GEN X

What Does GEN X Mean?

The Quick Answer

Gen X is the generation born between 1965 and 1980.

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Generation X (usually referred to as "Gen X") is the generation born after the Baby Boomer generation. It is generally accepted that children of Gen X were born between 1965 and 1980. Gen X is followed by the Millennial Generation. GEN Xers are typically parents of children born during the latter part of Millennial era and Gen Zers.

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When I write GEN X, I mean this:

"Generation Born between 1965 and 1980"

Summary of Key Points

"Generation Born between 1965 and 1980" is the most common definition for GEN X in texting. Here are more details on the word type and users:

GEN X
Definition:	Generation Born between 1965 and 1980
Type:	Word
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of GEN X Used in a Text

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