How old am I if I was born in

Born in In 2026 you are
37 or 38 years old
38 after your birthday this year, 37 before it

Someone born in 1988 belongs to the Millennials (1981–1996), and 1988 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Born in 1988, you turns 40 in 2028, turns 50 in 2038, turns 60 in 2048, turns 65 in 2053.

Exact age from your date of birth

Age in the coming years

YearAge (born 1988)
202637 or 38
202738 or 39
202839 or 40
202940 or 41
203041 or 42
203142 or 43

Frequently asked questions

How old am I if I was born in

If you were born in 1988, you are 37 or 38 in 2026: 38 if you've already had your birthday this year, and 37 if not.

What generation is someone born in

People born in 1988 belong to the Millennials (1981–1996). Generation date ranges vary slightly between sources.

What Chinese zodiac sign is

1988 is mostly the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year (late January or February), so people born in early 1988 may belong to the previous sign.

Other birth years

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