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 2018 is 67, reached in 2085. Benefits can start from age 62 (in 2080) 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 2078).
Milestone birthdays
Generation and zodiac
- Generation: 2018 falls in Generation Alpha, born 2013–2024 (a commonly used definition).
- Chinese zodiac: the Earth Dog, from Chinese New Year, which was on February 16, 2018. Born earlier in 2018? Your sign is the Rooster.
- Calendar: 2018 started on a Monday and had 365 days.
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Frequently asked questions
How old am I if I was born in 2018?
In 2026 you turn 8. So today, October 20, 2026, you are 8 if your birthday has passed and 7 if it has not.
What generation is 2018?
Someone born in 2018 belongs to Generation Alpha (born 2013–2024).
When can I retire if I was born in 2018?
In the United States, the full Social Security retirement age for people born in 2018 is 67. You can start reduced benefits at 62, in 2080. Other countries set their own pension ages.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2018?
The Earth Dog. Chinese New Year 2018 was on February 16, 2018, so people born in 2018 before that date are the Rooster.
Was 2018 a leap year?
No. 2018 had 365 days. The leap years either side of it were 2016 and 2020.
When does someone born in 2018 turn 50?
In 2068, in 42 years.
Other birth years