Cusp Generation Checker
Born in a boundary year? See which cohort you fall into under each competing framework.
A child born in 2010 is Generation Alpha under the McCrindle boundaries this site uses and Generation Z under Pew's, which is exactly why boundary years produce the disagreements they do.
Cusp Generation Checker
Frequently asked
Is the Cusp Generation Checker free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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