Birth year guide

How old is someone born in 1997?

Current age, generation, leap-year facts and milestones for people born in 1997.

If your birthday has passed29years old
If your birthday has not passed28years old
Common generationGeneration Z
Year typeCommon – 365 days
Decade1990s
Age in 203133–34
Century20
Year turning 1002097

Age of people born in 1997 in 2026

People born in 1997 are currently 28 or 29 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
202729–30
203133–34
203638–39
203032–33
204042–43
205052–53

Generation for this birth year

Using common generation ranges, people born in 1997 are generally classified as Generation Z. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.

Was 1997 a leap year?

No. 1997 was a common year with 365 days.

Age milestones for this birth year

AgeYear
11998
52002
102007
132010
162013
182015
212018
252022
302027
402037
502047
602057
652062
702067
802077
902087
1002097

Nearby birth years

Frequently asked questions

How old are people born in 1997 now?

They are 28 or 29, 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.