Millennials are generally defined as the generation born between 1981 and 1996. This range is widely accepted by major sources such as the Pew Research Center, Encyclopædia Britannica, and many researchers and media outlets
. Some sources vary slightly, with a few extending the range from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, but the most consistent and commonly used definition is 1981 to 1996
. To summarize:
- Millennials birth years: 1981 to 1996 (most widely accepted range)
- Sometimes also called Generation Y
- The generation following Generation X (1965–1980) and preceding Generation Z (1997–2012)
This definition aligns with key social, political, and economic events that shaped their formative years, such as the rise of the internet, 9/11, and the Great Recession
