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Jan 30, 2024 · Learn the names, dates, and characteristics of the different generations from GI to Alpha. Find out how historical events shaped each generation's personality and parenting style.
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Apr 27, 2024 · It can be hard to find the lines between Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z, but here's what the generation names are, and when they begin and end.
- Greatest Generation (Born 1901-1927) Also known as the G.I. Generation, the Greatest Generation survived a lot: They lived through the Great Depression, fought in World War II, and grew victory gardens to feed their families, then contributed to one of the most economically prosperous times in American history.
- Silent Generation (Born 1928-1945) The Silent Generation followed the Greatest Generation. Known as traditionalists, the Silent Generation were small in number due to low birthrates in the 1920s and 1930s and were generally raised as kids to be seen and not heard, hence their name (coined by Time in a 1951 essay).
- Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Baby Boomers got their moniker from the "baby boom" that followed the second World War: There are 76 million Baby Boomers.
- Gen X (1965-1980) Gen X (Generation X) is often called a forgotten generation. They had the highest rate of divorced parents of any generation on our list.
May 29, 2023 · Boomers: 1946-1964. Generation X: 1965-1980. Millennials: 1981-1996. Generation Z: 1997-2012. *Generation Alpha has not yet been officially categorized as a generation, but is known as...
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, explore the complexity of America’s living and lost generations through an interactive multimedia experience. The American Generations: Names, Years, & Key Differences | Britannica
- Alison Eldridge
May 16, 2024 · Updated on May 16, 2024. Generations in the United States are defined as social groups of people born within a defined time period that share similar cultural traits, values, and preferences. In the United States today, most people identify as Gen Z, Millennials, Gen Xers, or Boomers.
Jan 17, 2019 · |. January 17, 2019. Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins. By Michael Dimock. Our approach to generational analysis has evolved to incorporate new considerations. Learn more about how we currently report on generations, and read tips for consuming generations research.
