If your birthday has passed117years old
If your birthday has not passed116years old
Common generationGreatest Generation
Year typeCommon – 365 days
Decade1900s
Age in 2031121–122
Century20
Year turning 1002009
Age of people born in 1909 in 2026
People born in 1909 are currently 116 or 117 years old depending on whether their birthday has occurred this year. The exact age needs the day and month as well.
Age in future years
The table shows an age range because the birthday may or may not have passed in the displayed year.
| Year | Expected age |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 117–118 |
| 2031 | 121–122 |
| 2036 | 126–127 |
| 2030 | 120–121 |
| 2040 | 130–131 |
| 2050 | 140–141 |
Generation for this birth year
Using common generation ranges, people born in 1909 are generally classified as Greatest Generation. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.
Was 1909 a leap year?
No. 1909 was a common year with 365 days.
Age milestones for this birth year
| Age | Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1910 |
| 5 | 1914 |
| 10 | 1919 |
| 13 | 1922 |
| 16 | 1925 |
| 18 | 1927 |
| 21 | 1930 |
| 25 | 1934 |
| 30 | 1939 |
| 40 | 1949 |
| 50 | 1959 |
| 60 | 1969 |
| 65 | 1974 |
| 70 | 1979 |
| 80 | 1989 |
| 90 | 1999 |
| 100 | 2009 |
Nearby birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old are people born in 1909 now?
They are 116 or 117, depending on whether the birthday has passed in 2026.
How do I get the exact age?
Enter the full day, month and year in the age calculator to get years, months and days.
Is the generation label official?
No. Generation ranges are common conventions and their boundaries vary by source.