Born in 1979
You are 46 or 47 in 2026
Depending on whether your birthday has passed this year.
The 1970s: disco, the first personal computers and the birth of hip-hop.
For the exact age, down to the second (pick your specific birth date), use the age calculator.
Common questions
How old am I if I was born in 1979?
In 2026, someone born in 1979 is either 46 or 47 years old, depending on whether their birthday has passed this year. For a live down-to-the-second answer, use the age calculator with your exact date of birth.
What generation is someone born in 1979?
Gen X. Generational boundaries are approximate — different sources shift them by a year or two, especially at the edges (e.g. the Millennial / Gen Z cutoff).
How many days have I been alive if I was born in 1979?
Roughly 17,166 days at the older end (accounting for leap years). The age calculator gives the live number down to the second, plus heartbeats, breaths and full moons.