Birth year guide

How old is someone born in 1968?

Current age, generation, leap-year facts and milestones for people born in 1968.

If your birthday has passed58years old
If your birthday has not passed57years old
Common generationGeneration X
Year typeLeap – 366 days
Decade1960s
Age in 203162–63
Century20
Year turning 1002068

Age of people born in 1968 in 2026

People born in 1968 are currently 57 or 58 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
202758–59
203162–63
203667–68
203061–62
204071–72
205081–82

Generation for this birth year

Using common generation ranges, people born in 1968 are generally classified as Generation X. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.

Was 1968 a leap year?

Yes. 1968 was a leap year with 366 days and a 29-day February.

Age milestones for this birth year

AgeYear
11969
51973
101978
131981
161984
181986
211989
251993
301998
402008
502018
602028
652033
702038
802048
902058
1002068

Nearby birth years

Frequently asked questions

How old are people born in 1968 now?

They are 57 or 58, 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.