What Is 'Generation X – Gen X'?

Generation X is the generation of Americans born between the mid-1960s and the early-1980s, after the Baby Boomers and before the Millennials. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Term of the Day | Words to Know Generation X – Gen X Generation X, which is sometimes shortened to Gen X, is the name given to the generation of Americans born between the mid-1960s and the early-1980s. The exact years that comprise Gen X vary. Some researchers, like demographers William Straus and Neil Howe, place the exact birth years from 1961 to 1981, whereas Gallup places the birth years between 1965 and 1979. But all agree that Gen X follows the Baby Boom generation and precedes Generation Y or the Millennial generation. Read More » Related to "Generation X – Gen X" What Does the American Dream Mean to Different Generations? The American Dream is much different for Baby Boomers than it is for younger generations in a number of ways. Read More » Average Retirement Savings by Age Group Learn what people in various age groups have saved for retirement and how it stacks up to what the experts recommend. Read More » Which Income Class Are You? Which income class do you belong to and what defines the different classes? We hear it all the time, the middle class is shrinking, but what does the data say? Read More » SPONSORED BY INVESCO The Complete Guide to ETFs ETFs are becoming increasingly popular and soaring to new heights among investors. Invesco's insights can help you determine if these investment vehicles are right for you. Learn More » Related Definitions Baby Boomer A baby boomer is a person who was born between 1946 and 1964 and belongs to a generational group that has had a significant impact on the economy. Read More » Millennial Learn the basics of what millennial need to know about finances, investing, and retirement. Read More » Generation Gap A generation gap is the difference found between members of different generations. Read More » Roth 401(k) A Roth 401(k) is an employer-sponsored investment savings account that is funded with post-tax money, which means that withdrawals in retirement are tax free. Read More » CONNECT WITH INVESTOPEDIA Email sent to: geezers.mail@gmail.com To update your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe, click here. 114 West 41st St, floor 8 New York NY 10036 © 2020, Investopedia, LLC, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy