Born in 1959? How Old Are You Today?

Quick answer: If you were born in 1959, you are years old in .

This page shows your age if you were born in 1959 — including a month-by-month age table (years, months, days) and an exact age calculator. If you only know your birth year, your exact age can vary depending on your birthday.

Browse all years and decades in the birth year hub.

Born in 1959?
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Tip: Enter your full birth date below for an exact result.

Age in future years (born in 1959)

If you were born in 1959, your age in a given year depends on whether your birthday has occurred yet. The table below shows the typical range within each year.

Year Age range Milestone

Common milestones for 1959 births: 70 in 2029, 75 in 2034, 80 in 2039, 90 in 2049. People born in 1959 have long since passed typical retirement age and are well into their retirement years.

Born in 1959 age table (by birth month)

This table shows your age today as a range if you were born in a specific month of 1959. The range exists because the exact day in the month changes the total months and days.

Birth month (1959) Years old Months old Days old

Want the exact number? Use the calculator below (it also accounts for leap years and month lengths).

Exact age calculator (enter your full birth date)

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If your birth year is not 1959, browse the birth year hub or the 1950s decade hub.

People Born in 1959: Generation & Life Milestones

In , people born in 1959 are typically years old, depending on whether their birthday has occurred yet this year.

If you were born in 1959, you are generally considered part of the .

People born in 1959 are currently in their , in their mid-to-late sixties and looking ahead to the significant milestone of turning 70 in 2029, many already fully retired and embracing the freedom to travel, pursue passions, and spend quality time with family and friends. Below is a timeline of common age milestones for someone born in 1959.

Retirement ages can change and vary by program and personal situation. This is a simple estimate for planning. Default is based on your browser locale.

Milestone Year Age

Note: Retirement age varies by country and individual planning. Use our retirement age calculator for a personalized estimate.

Born in 1959: FAQs

How old am I if I was born in 1959?

If you were born in 1959, your exact age depends on your birthday. If your birthday has already happened this year, you're one year older than if it hasn't. Use the calculator above for an exact result.

How old will I be in 2030 if I was born in 1959?

In 2030, someone born in 1959 will be 70–71 depending on whether their birthday has occurred in 2030.

How many months old is someone born in 1959?

The number of months depends on your birth month and day. The month table shows a range by birth month, and the calculator computes your exact age (including months).

What year will I turn 70 if I was born in 1959?

If you were born in 1959, you will turn 70 in 2029.

Does this account for leap years?

Yes. The calculator follows standard calendar rules including leap years and different month lengths for day-accurate results.

Do you store the dates I enter?

No. Calculations run locally in your browser. No birth dates or personal data are saved or transmitted. Learn more on our privacy page.