How old am I if I was born in 1988?

Answer 37 or 38 years old

In 2026, depending on whether you have had your birthday yet.

Age after birthday38
Age before birthday37
GenerationMillennials (Gen Y)
Year in Roman numeralsMCMLXXXVIII

People born in 1988 turn 38 in 2026. Until your birthday this year you are still 37. Next year you will turn 39.

Babies born in 1988 belong to Millennials (Gen Y). For your exact age in years, months and days, enter your full date of birth in the calculator below.

Ages for nearby birth years

Birth yearAge this year
198342 / 43
198441 / 42
198540 / 41
198639 / 40
198738 / 39
198936 / 37
199035 / 36
199134 / 35
199233 / 34
199332 / 33

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Frequently asked questions

How old is someone born in 1988?

In 2026, someone born in 1988 is 38 after their birthday and 37 before it.

Which generation is 1988?

People born in 1988 are part of Millennials (Gen Y).

How old will I be next year?

If you were born in 1988, you will turn 39 in 2027.