What generation am I? I'm born in 1978.

If you were born in 1978, you belong to Generation X, the generation born between 1965 and 1980.

Generation X, often called the "latchkey generation," grew up during a time of shifting family structures, economic uncertainty, and the rise of personal computing. As someone born in 1978, you came of age in the 1990s, experiencing the transition from analog to digital technology, the birth of MTV, grunge music, and the early days of the internet.

Gen Xers like yourself are known for independence, adaptability, and a pragmatic outlook on life. You witnessed the end of the Cold War, the rise of globalization, and major technological revolutions—from cassette tapes to streaming services, from rotary phones to smartphones. This generation is characterized by skepticism toward institutions, work-life balance priorities, and entrepreneurial spirit.