Birth year guide

How old is someone born in 1924?

Current age, generation, leap-year facts and milestones for people born in 1924.

If your birthday has passed102years old
If your birthday has not passed101years old
Common generationGreatest Generation
Year typeLeap – 366 days
Decade1920s
Age in 2031106–107
Century20
Year turning 1002024

Age of people born in 1924 in 2026

People born in 1924 are currently 101 or 102 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
2027102–103
2031106–107
2036111–112
2030105–106
2040115–116
2050125–126

Generation for this birth year

Using common generation ranges, people born in 1924 are generally classified as Greatest Generation. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.

Was 1924 a leap year?

Yes. 1924 was a leap year with 366 days and a 29-day February.

Age milestones for this birth year

AgeYear
11925
51929
101934
131937
161940
181942
211945
251949
301954
401964
501974
601984
651989
701994
802004
902014
1002024

Nearby birth years

Frequently asked questions

How old are people born in 1924 now?

They are 101 or 102, 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.