How it's calculated
To find the age of someone born in 2020: subtract 2020 from today's year (2026) — that gives 6 years. If their birthday has not yet occurred this year, subtract one more year for 5 years.
Nearby birth years
See how old someone from a nearby birth year is today.
Frequently asked questions
When will someone born in 2020 turn 18?
Someone born in 2020 will turn 18 on their birthday in 2038. For reference, they will be 10 years old in 2030, 20 years old in 2040, and 30 years old in 2050.
How old was someone born in 2020 in 2021?
Someone born in 2020 was 1 years old for most of 2021. Exact age depends on whether their birthday had occurred yet in 2021.
What generation is someone born in 2020?
Someone born in 2020 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 2015 — Five years earlier cohort.
- Age if born in 2025 — Five years later cohort.
