The commonly recognized generations, along with their approximate birth years, are as follows:

• The Greatest Generation (GI Generation): Born 1901–1927
• The Silent Generation (Traditionalists): Born 1928–1945
• Baby Boomers: Born 1946–1964
• Generation X: Born 1965–1980 (some sources say up to 1979 or 1976)
• Millennials (Generation Y): Born 1981–1996 (some sources say 1977–1995)
• Generation Z (iGen or Centennials): Born 1997–2010 (some sources say 1996–2015)
• Generation Alpha: Born 2010–2024 (projected)
• Generation Beta: Projected to be born 2025–2039

These generational cohorts are defined by shared cultural, social, and historical experiences that shape their attitudes and behaviors. For example, Baby Boomers grew up during the post-World War II population boom, Generation X experienced the rise of MTV and the end of the Cold War, Millennials witnessed the rise of the internet and 9/11, and Generation Z was born into a digitally connected world

. Each generation has distinct characteristics and influences, making them important in understanding social trends, workforce dynamics, and cultural shifts.