What Generation Am I If I Was Born in 1968?
Based on a common birth-year range:
Gen X
Birth range: 1965–1980 · Current age: 58
About Gen X
The overlooked middle child of generations. You had a mostly analog childhood, discovered the internet as an adult, and perfected the art of self-reliance.
Read the full Gen X guide →Internet Coming-of-Age Era
Born in 1968, the internet probably arrived during your teens or college years. You remember life before it clearly — but you also watched it transform from a curiosity into something essential.
The World in 1968
Douglas Engelbart gave "The Mother of All Demos," showing the mouse, windows, and video calls decades ahead of schedule.
Your birth year is just the beginning.
Take the GenVibe Test to discover your internet personality type — one of 16 unique GenVibe Types.
Take the GenVibe Test →Frequently Asked Questions
Am I really Gen X if I was born in 1968?
Based on the most commonly cited birth-year ranges, yes — people born in 1968 are generally considered Gen X. These ranges are not official — different researchers use slightly different cutoffs.