Exact age today by birth month
How old were you in…? Age in other years
When can you retire?
- United States: full Social Security retirement age for people born in 2012 is 67, reached in 2079. Benefits can start from age 62 (in 2074) at a reduced rate. Source: Social Security Administration.
- Elsewhere: pension ages differ by country and employer – for example, many government jobs in India retire at 60 (in 2072).
Milestone birthdays
Generation and zodiac
- Generation: 2012 falls in Generation Z, born 1997–2012 (Pew Research Center definition).
- Chinese zodiac: the Water Dragon, from Chinese New Year, which was on January 23, 2012. Born earlier in 2012? Your sign is the Rabbit.
- Calendar: 2012 started on a Sunday and had 366 days, including February 29.
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Frequently asked questions
How old am I if I was born in 2012?
In 2026 you turn 14. So today, October 20, 2026, you are 14 if your birthday has passed and 13 if it has not.
What generation is 2012?
Someone born in 2012 belongs to Generation Z (born 1997–2012).
When can I retire if I was born in 2012?
In the United States, the full Social Security retirement age for people born in 2012 is 67. You can start reduced benefits at 62, in 2074. Other countries set their own pension ages.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2012?
The Water Dragon. Chinese New Year 2012 was on January 23, 2012, so people born in 2012 before that date are the Rabbit.
Was 2012 a leap year?
Yes. 2012 had 366 days, with February 29 falling on a Wednesday.
When does someone born in 2012 turn 50?
In 2062, in 36 years.
Other birth years