1980 Chinese zodiac, age & generation
People born in 1980 are 45 or 46 years old this year and turn 46 on their birthday in 2026.Babies born in 1980 will belong to Generation X. 1980 is the Year of the Metal Monkey 🐒 and belongs to Generation X.
- Age this year
- Turns 46
- Chinese zodiac
- 🐒 Metal Monkey
- Generation
- 📼 Gen X
- Leap year
- Yes (366 days)
- Jan 1, 1980
- Tuesday
- Chinese New Year
- February 16
How old is someone born in 1980?
Your exact age depends on whether you have had your birthday yet this year. Right now, someone born in 1980 is 45 or 46 years old. Use the age calculator for an exact answer in years, months and days.
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1980
- 10 in 1990
- 18 in 1998
- 21 in 2001
- 30 in 2010
- 40 in 2020
- 50 in 2030
- 60 in 2040
- 70 in 2050
- 80 in 2060
- 90 in 2070
- 100 in 2080
1980 Chinese zodiac: Year of the Monkey 🐒
1980 is a Metal Monkey year (Yang). The 1980 Chinese zodiac year began on February 16, 1980 and ended on February 4, 1981. People born in January or early February 1980, before Chinese New Year on February 16, belong to the previous zodiac year: the Year of the Goat.
The Monkey is linked with intelligence, humour and curiosity. Monkey-year people are traditionally described as witty, inventive and full of ideas, often the life of the party.
People with the Metal element are traditionally described as determined, principled and strong-willed.
What generation is 1980?
People born in 1980 are part of Generation X, which covers birth years 1965–1980. 1980 is the last year of Gen X, so people born in 1980 sometimes identify with the next generation too.
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.
Famous people born in 1980
- May 12, 1980Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
- December 18, 1980American singer, songwriter and actress
- August 26, 1980American actor (born 1980)
- March 21, 1980Brazilian associaton fooball player (born 1980)
- October 21, 1980American media personality, businesswoman, model and actress (born 1980)
- July 26, 1980Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023)
- January 25, 1980Spanish footballer and manager
- February 21, 1980Fifth and reigning King of Bhutan
- May 30, 1980English association football player and manager (born 1980)
- September 21, 1980Indian actress (born 1980)
- June 17, 1980American tennis player (born 1980)
- September 15, 1980Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1980)
- November 12, 1980Canadian actor (born 1980)
- February 12, 1980American actress (born 1980)
- July 6, 1980French actress
- July 20, 1980Brazilian fashion model
- July 18, 1980American actress
- December 19, 1980American actor (born 1980)
- July 10, 1980American singer and actress
- September 30, 1980Swiss tennis player
- August 26, 1980American actor and singer (born 1980)
- December 7, 1980English association football player (born 1980)
- June 3, 1980Emir of Qatar since 2013
- January 17, 1980American actress and singer
- January 19, 1980British racing driver
- December 20, 1980English association football player (born 1980)
- September 9, 1980American actress (born 1980)
- September 5, 1980Italian politician
- January 27, 1980Russian tennis player
- April 26, 1980American actor, dancer and model (born 1980)
- December 15, 1980German politician (born 1980)
- July 22, 1980Dutch association football player (born 1980)
- January 28, 1980Japanese association football player
- July 8, 1980Irish association football player and manager
- March 7, 1980American actress and director
- September 12, 1980Chinese basketball player (born 1980)
- March 18, 1980Russian lawyer, politician and diplomat
- October 4, 1980Czech footballer
- June 13, 1980French footballer (born 1980)
- April 11, 1980Japanese association football player
- June 23, 1980Italian tennis player
- December 20, 1980Argentine footballer and coach
- December 26, 1980South Korean actor (1980-)
- February 27, 1980American author and global health advocate
- May 1, 1980French singer
- June 6, 1980United States Secretary of Defense
- August 18, 1980Argentine association football player (born 1980)
- September 24, 1980Norwegian association football player
- November 29, 1980South Korean actor
- December 30, 1980American actress
- June 25, 1980Spanish actress
- August 6, 1980German association football player (born 1980)
- January 18, 1980American actor (born 1980)
- April 1, 1980American professional wrestler (born 1980)
- April 26, 1980American actress
- May 4, 1980Japanese association football player and manager (1980-)
- July 6, 1980Spanish basketball player (born 1980)
- October 31, 1980Japanese association football player
- February 12, 1980Spanish tennis player (1980-)
- January 13, 1980Japanese association football player
Other birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1980?
Someone born in 1980 turns 46 in 2026, 50 in 2030, 60 in 2040, 70 in 2050. Before their birthday each year, they are one year younger.
What Chinese zodiac is 1980?
1980 is the Year of the Monkey, with the Metal element (Metal Monkey). The 1980 zodiac year runs from February 16, 1980 to February 4, 1981. People born in 1980 before February 16 belong to the previous year, the Year of the Goat.
What generation is 1980?
People born in 1980 belong to Generation X (Gen X), which includes birth years 1965 to 1980. Some sources use slightly different cut-off years.
Is 1980 a leap year?
Yes. 1980 is a leap year with 366 days, including February 29.