How Old Is Someone Born in 1929?

How it's calculated

To find the age of someone born in 1929: subtract 1929 from today's year (2026) — that gives 97 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 96 years.

Nearby birth years

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

Nearby birth years
Birth year	Current age
1923	102–103 years
1924	101–102 years
1925	100–101 years
1926	99–100 years
1927	98–99 years
1928	97–98 years
1929	96–97 years
1930	95–96 years
1931	94–95 years
1932	93–94 years
1933	92–93 years
1934	91–92 years
1935	90–91 years

Frequently asked questions

When will someone born in 1929 turn 100?

Someone born in 1929 will turn 100 on their birthday in 2029. For reference, they will be 101 years old in 2030, 111 years old in 2040, and 121 years old in 2050.

How old was someone born in 1929 in 2010?

Someone born in 1929 was 81 years old for most of 2010. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2010.

What generation is someone born in 1929?

Someone born in 1929 belongs to Silent Generation. Pew Research defines Silent Generation as people born 1928–1945. 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 1924 — Five years earlier cohort.
Age if born in 1934 — Five years later cohort.

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