If your birthday has passed84years old
If your birthday has not passed83years old
Common generationSilent Generation
Year typeCommon – 365 days
Decade1940s
Age in 203188–89
Century20
Year turning 1002042
Age of people born in 1942 in 2026
People born in 1942 are currently 83 or 84 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 | 84–85 |
| 2031 | 88–89 |
| 2036 | 93–94 |
| 2030 | 87–88 |
| 2040 | 97–98 |
| 2050 | 107–108 |
Generation for this birth year
Using common generation ranges, people born in 1942 are generally classified as Silent Generation. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.
Was 1942 a leap year?
No. 1942 was a common year with 365 days.
Age milestones for this birth year
| Age | Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1943 |
| 5 | 1947 |
| 10 | 1952 |
| 13 | 1955 |
| 16 | 1958 |
| 18 | 1960 |
| 21 | 1963 |
| 25 | 1967 |
| 30 | 1972 |
| 40 | 1982 |
| 50 | 1992 |
| 60 | 2002 |
| 65 | 2007 |
| 70 | 2012 |
| 80 | 2022 |
| 90 | 2032 |
| 100 | 2042 |
Nearby birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old are people born in 1942 now?
They are 83 or 84, 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.