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Quick answer: In —, people born in the 1970s are about — years old (depending on your birth year and whether your birthday has already happened).

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1970 Born in 1970 (age table + calculator)
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1972 Born in 1972 (age table + calculator)
1973 Born in 1973 (age table + calculator)
1974 Born in 1974 (age table + calculator)
1975 Born in 1975 (age table + calculator)
1976 Born in 1976 (age table + calculator)
1977 Born in 1977 (age table + calculator)
1978 Born in 1978 (age table + calculator)
1979 Born in 1979 (age table + calculator)

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1970s quick age chart (as of —)

If you were born in the 1970s, your exact age depends on whether your birthday has happened yet. This chart shows the typical age range for each birth year.

Birth year Age in — (range) Turns 30 in Turns 40 in Generation (common) Details

Tip: Click your birth year to see month-by-month ages (years, months, days) and future-year tables.

1970s births: Gen X

Most people born in the 1970s are commonly labeled Gen X. If you want a quick rule of thumb that matches the labels used on the year pages:

Generation labels vary by source. This site uses common Pew-style ranges for clarity on the year pages.

1970s Birth Year: FAQs

How old are 1970s babies today?

People born in the 1970s have an age range that depends on the current year and whether their birthday has occurred yet. Use the chart above and click your birth year for exact details.

Why does the age show a range (like 55–56)?

If you only know the birth year, the exact age depends on your birthday. The lower number applies before your birthday in the current year, and the higher number applies after.

What year do 1970s babies turn 50?

Add 50 to your birth year. For example, born in 1970 turns 50 in 2020, and born in 1979 turns 50 in 2029.

How old is someone born in 1975?

Click Born in 1975 for your exact age range today, a month-by-month table, and an exact calculator.

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