Generation Name Decoder
Where every generation name came from, who coined it, and why Alpha and Beta broke the alphabet.
Generation names come from very different places — Tom Brokaw coined the Greatest Generation in a 1998 book — and Mark McCrindle turned to the Greek alphabet for Alpha and Beta because the Latin one had run out at Z.
Generation Name Decoder
Frequently asked
Is the Generation Name Decoder 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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