How Old Is Someone Born in 1988?

How it's calculated

To find the age of someone born in 1988: subtract 1988 from today's year (2026) — that gives 38 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 37 years.

Nearby birth years

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

Nearby birth years
Birth year	Current age
1982	43–44 years
1983	42–43 years
1984	41–42 years
1985	40–41 years
1986	39–40 years
1987	38–39 years
1988	37–38 years
1989	36–37 years
1990	35–36 years
1991	34–35 years
1992	33–34 years
1993	32–33 years
1994	31–32 years

Frequently asked questions

When will someone born in 1988 turn 40?

Someone born in 1988 will turn 40 on their birthday in 2028. For reference, they will be 42 years old in 2030, 52 years old in 2040, and 62 years old in 2050.

How old was someone born in 1988 in 2010?

Someone born in 1988 was 22 years old for most of 2010. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2010.

What generation is someone born in 1988?

Someone born in 1988 belongs to Millennial. Pew Research defines Millennial as people born 1981–1996. 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 1983 — Five years earlier cohort.
Age if born in 1993 — Five years later cohort.

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