1952 Chinese zodiac, age & generation
People born in 1952 are 73 or 74 years old this year and turn 74 on their birthday in 2026.Babies born in 1952 will belong to Baby Boomers. 1952 is the Year of the Water Dragon 🐉 and belongs to Baby Boomers.
- Age this year
- Turns 74
- Chinese zodiac
- 🐉 Water Dragon
- Generation
- 📺 Baby Boomer
- Leap year
- Yes (366 days)
- Jan 1, 1952
- Tuesday
- Chinese New Year
- January 27
How old is someone born in 1952?
Your exact age depends on whether you have had your birthday yet this year. Right now, someone born in 1952 is 73 or 74 years old. Use the age calculator for an exact answer in years, months and days.
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1952
- 10 in 1962
- 18 in 1970
- 21 in 1973
- 30 in 1982
- 40 in 1992
- 50 in 2002
- 60 in 2012
- 70 in 2022
- 80 in 2032
- 90 in 2042
- 100 in 2052
1952 Chinese zodiac: Year of the Dragon 🐉
1952 is a Water Dragon year (Yang). The 1952 Chinese zodiac year began on January 27, 1952 and ended on February 13, 1953. People born in January or early February 1952, before Chinese New Year on January 27, belong to the previous zodiac year: the Year of the Rabbit.
The Dragon is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac and is considered especially auspicious. Dragon years often see a rise in births, as many parents hope for a strong, successful Dragon child.
People with the Water element are traditionally described as flexible, perceptive and diplomatic.
What generation is 1952?
People born in 1952 are part of Baby Boomers, which covers birth years 1946–1964.
Baby Boomers are named after the sharp rise in births after World War II. Boomers lived through a period of economic growth, rock and roll, the civil rights movement and the space race.
Famous people born in 1952
- October 7, 1952President of the Russian Federation
- June 7, 1952Turkish novelist, academic and Nobel laureate (born 1952)
- March 11, 1952British science fiction writer and humorist (1952–2001)
- April 10, 1952American actor, martial artist, and film producer
- July 28, 1952King of Thailand since 2016
- February 2, 1952President of South Korea from 2013 to 2017
- June 20, 1952American actor
- November 17, 1952President of South Africa since 2018
- June 7, 1952Actor from Northern Ireland (born 1952)
- March 18, 1952Georgian politician and former French diplomat, fifth President of Georgia (2018–2024)
- October 5, 1952President of Tajikistan (1992-present)
- June 4, 1952Polish politician; President of Poland (2010–2015)
- October 27, 1952Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter and film director (born 1952)
- June 18, 1952Chadian former president (1952–2021)
- May 14, 1952American screenwriter, film producer and director (born 1952)
- August 18, 1952American actor, producer, singer and dancer (1952–2009)
- October 27, 1952American political scientist, political economist, and author
- September 25, 1952American actor (1952–2004)
- February 10, 19523rd Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024
- August 8, 1952Norwegian author (born 1952)
- February 15, 19524th President of the Republic of Serbia
- April 4, 1952Nobel prize winning American and British structural biologist
- October 22, 1952American actor and musician
- November 5, 1952Indian philosopher, activist and environmentalist (*1952)
- June 16, 1952Greek politician, president of the Socialist International
- June 18, 1952Italian-American actress (born 1952)
- August 5, 1952Prime Minister of Cambodia (1985–1993; 1998–2023)
- November 16, 1952Japanese video game designer (born 1952)
- November 5, 1952Ukrainian footballer, coach, and politician
- July 1, 1952Beninese politician and Former President of Benin
- March 23, 195269th United States Secretary of State
- July 17, 1952American actor, singer, producer, and businessman (born 1952)
- March 10, 1952Former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (1952-2018)
- January 1, 1952Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013
- February 1, 1952American biochemist (1952-2016)
- August 1, 1952Serbian politician (1952−2003)
- September 2, 1952American tennis player (born 1952)
- April 4, 1952Northern Irish musician (1952–2011)
- August 17, 1952Brazilian racing driver (born 1952)
- September 25, 1952American author and activist (1952–2021)
- February 22, 1952Prime Minister of Nepal (2015–2016; 2018–2021; 2024–2025)
- March 24, 1952German astronomer
- March 29, 195212th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
- July 1, 1952Canadian-American actor (born 1952)
- August 27, 1952American actor and comedian (1952–2023)
- November 9, 1952American biologist
- February 19, 1952President of Slovenia from 2007 to 2012
- July 4, 195239.º President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010
- July 24, 1952American film director, producer, photographer and musician (born 1952)
- November 30, 1952American actor and singer (born 1952)
- February 14, 1952Indian politician
- September 4, 1952Indian actor (1951–2020)
- January 1, 1952President of Niger from 2011 to 2021
- May 20, 1952Cameroonian footballer (born 1952)
- June 7, 1952Interim prime minister of Nepal since 2025
- June 9, 1952Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2008 to 2012
- July 6, 1952British writer (1952–2022)
- July 12, 1952Bulgarian diplomat
- September 20, 1952Honduran politician and businessman (born 1952)
- September 28, 1952Dutch actress, model, recording artist (1952-2012)
Other birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1952?
Someone born in 1952 turns 74 in 2026, 80 in 2032, 90 in 2042, 100 in 2052. Before their birthday each year, they are one year younger.
What Chinese zodiac is 1952?
1952 is the Year of the Dragon, with the Water element (Water Dragon). The 1952 zodiac year runs from January 27, 1952 to February 13, 1953. People born in 1952 before January 27 belong to the previous year, the Year of the Rabbit.
What generation is 1952?
People born in 1952 belong to Baby Boomers (Baby Boomer), which includes birth years 1946 to 1964. Some sources use slightly different cut-off years.
Is 1952 a leap year?
Yes. 1952 is a leap year with 366 days, including February 29.