📼 Gen X years: 1965–1980
Generation X includes people born from 1965 to 1980. This year, Gen X are about 46 to 61 years old. Also known as Gen X, Latchkey generation.
- Birth years
- 1965–1980
- Age this year
- 46–61
- Before
- Baby Boomer
- After
- Millennial
About Generation X
Generation X came of age in the 1980s and 1990s. Often called the "latchkey" generation because many grew up with both parents working, Gen X is known for independence and a sceptical, practical outlook.
Gen X grew up with cassette tapes, VCRs and home video games, and adopted email and the internet as young adults.
Shaped by
- The end of the Cold War
- MTV and video games
- Rising divorce rates
- The arrival of personal computers
Common traits
- Independent
- Resourceful
- Sceptical
- Adaptable
Gen X birth years
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Famous Gen X people
- February 2, 1977Colombian singer-songwriter (born 1977)
- January 25, 1978President of Ukraine since 2019
- June 28, 1971American businessman (born 1971)
- December 21, 1977President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
- September 11, 1967South Korean masculism activist (1967-2013)
- July 31, 1965English author (born 1965)
- October 17, 1972American rapper, record producer and actor
- January 3, 1969German racing driver (born 1969)
- June 4, 1975American actress (born 1975)
- September 14, 1965President of Russia from 2008 to 2012, Prime Minister of Russia (2012-2020) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020
- September 18, 1971Russian and Austrian operatic soprano
- March 30, 1968French Canadian singer (born 1968)
- October 9, 1966Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
- December 28, 1969Finnish software engineer (born 1969)
- April 29, 1974Indonesian-born French singer-songwriter and television personality
- November 11, 1974American actor and producer (born 1974)
- June 23, 1972French association football player and coach
- May 12, 1980Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
- December 25, 197123rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
- May 2, 1975English footballer (born 1975)
- July 3, 1971Australian editor, publisher, and activist (born 1971)
- July 24, 1969American singer and actress (born 1969)
- November 2, 1965Indian actor, producer and television personality
- January 5, 1975American actor (born 1975)
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Frequently asked questions
What years are Gen X?
Generation X includes people born from 1965 to 1980. Different researchers use slightly different cut-offs, so you may see ranges that differ by a year or two.
What is the Gen X age range?
In 2026, Gen X are roughly 46 to 61 years old.
What generation comes before Gen X?
Baby Boomers (1946–1964) comes before Gen X.
What generation comes after Gen X?
Millennials (1981–1996) comes after Gen X.