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Born in the —? How Old Are You Today?

Quick answer: In —, people born in the 1980s are about — years old (depending on your birth year and whether your birthday has already happened).

As of: —

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1982 Born in 1982 (age table + calculator)
1983 Born in 1983 (age table + calculator)
1984 Born in 1984 (age table + calculator)
1985 Born in 1985 (age table + calculator)
1986 Born in 1986 (age table + calculator)
1987 Born in 1987 (age table + calculator)
1988 Born in 1988 (age table + calculator)
1989 Born in 1989 (age table + calculator)

Prefer an exact answer? Use the age calculator (today) or the age on any date tool.

1980s quick age chart (as of —)

If you were born in the 1980s, 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.

1980s births: Gen X vs Millennial

Depending on the cohort definition, some people born around 1980 are commonly labeled late Gen X (or “Xennial”), while most people born in the 1980s are commonly labeled Millennials. 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.

1980s Birth Year: FAQs

How old are 1980s babies today?

People born in the 1980s 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 35–36)?

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 1980s babies turn 40?

Add 40 to your birth year. For example, born in 1980 turns 40 in 2020, and born in 1989 turns 40 in 2029.

How old is someone born in 1985?

Click Born in 1985 for your exact age range today, a month-by-month table, and an exact calculator.

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