Birth year guide

How old is someone born in 1918?

Current age, generation, leap-year facts and milestones for people born in 1918.

If your birthday has passed108years old
If your birthday has not passed107years old
Common generationGreatest Generation
Year typeCommon – 365 days
Decade1910s
Age in 2031112–113
Century20
Year turning 1002018

Age of people born in 1918 in 2026

People born in 1918 are currently 107 or 108 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.

YearExpected age
2027108–109
2031112–113
2036117–118
2030111–112
2040121–122
2050131–132

Generation for this birth year

Using common generation ranges, people born in 1918 are generally classified as Greatest Generation. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.

Was 1918 a leap year?

No. 1918 was a common year with 365 days.

Age milestones for this birth year

AgeYear
11919
51923
101928
131931
161934
181936
211939
251943
301948
401958
501968
601978
651983
701988
801998
902008
1002018

Nearby birth years

Frequently asked questions

How old are people born in 1918 now?

They are 107 or 108, 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.