How Old Is Someone Born in 1917?

How it's calculated

To find the age of someone born in 1917: subtract 1917 from today's year (2026) — that gives 109 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 108 years.

Nearby birth years

See how old someone from a nearby birth year is today.

Nearby birth years
Birth year	Current age
1911	114–115 years
1912	113–114 years
1913	112–113 years
1914	111–112 years
1915	110–111 years
1916	109–110 years
1917	108–109 years
1918	107–108 years
1919	106–107 years
1920	105–106 years
1921	104–105 years
1922	103–104 years
1923	102–103 years

Frequently asked questions

When will someone born in 1917 turn 119?

Someone born in 1917 will turn 119 on their birthday in 2036. For reference, they will be 113 years old in 2030, 123 years old in 2040, and 133 years old in 2050.

How old was someone born in 1917 in 2010?

Someone born in 1917 was 93 years old for most of 2010. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2010.

What generation is someone born in 1917?

Someone born in 1917 belongs to Pre-Silent. Pew Research defines Pre-Silent as people born before 1928. Generational bands are approximate — different sources draw the boundaries a year or two apart.

Related calculations

Age calculator — main page — Calculate any two-date age.
Age if born in 1912 — Five years earlier cohort.
Age if born in 1922 — Five years later cohort.

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