How it's calculated
To find the age of someone born in 2018: subtract 2018 from today's year (2026) — that gives 8 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 7 years.
Nearby birth years
See how old someone from a nearby birth year is today.
Frequently asked questions
When will someone born in 2018 turn 18?
Someone born in 2018 will turn 18 on their birthday in 2036. For reference, they will be 12 years old in 2030, 22 years old in 2040, and 32 years old in 2050.
How old was someone born in 2018 in 2019?
Someone born in 2018 was 1 years old for most of 2019. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2019.
What generation is someone born in 2018?
Someone born in 2018 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 2013 — Five years earlier cohort.
- Age if born in 2023 — Five years later cohort.
