How Old Is Someone Born in 2016?

How it's calculated

To find the age of someone born in 2016: subtract 2016 from today's year (2026) — that gives 10 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 9 years.

Nearby birth years

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

Nearby birth years
Birth year	Current age
2010	15–16 years
2011	14–15 years
2012	13–14 years
2013	12–13 years
2014	11–12 years
2015	10–11 years
2016	9–10 years
2017	8–9 years
2018	7–8 years
2019	6–7 years
2020	5–6 years
2021	4–5 years
2022	3–4 years

Frequently asked questions

When will someone born in 2016 turn 18?

Someone born in 2016 will turn 18 on their birthday in 2034. For reference, they will be 14 years old in 2030, 24 years old in 2040, and 34 years old in 2050.

How old was someone born in 2016 in 2017?

Someone born in 2016 was 1 years old for most of 2017. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2017.

What generation is someone born in 2016?

Someone born in 2016 belongs to Generation Alpha. Pew Research defines Generation Alpha as people born 2013–2024. 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 2011 — Five years earlier cohort.
Age if born in 2021 — Five years later cohort.

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