How old is someone born in 2004?
21 or 22 years old
On Sunday, November 15, 2026
22 if their birthday has already happened this year, 21 if not; they turn 23 in 2027.
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Born in 2004
- Generation
- Generation Z
- about 1997–2012
- Days alive
- 7,989–8,354
- depending on the birthday
- Jan 1, 2004
- Thursday
- Leap year?
- Yes
- 366 days
More about 2004
- Chinese zodiac
- Wood Monkeyfrom Chinese New Year (late January or February); born before it, Goat
- 2004 began and ended
- Thursday to Friday53 ISO weeks
- February 29ths lived
- 6depending on the birthday
- Turned 18
- 2022and 21 in 2025
Milestone birthdays
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years | 2022 | 4 years ago |
| 21 years | 2025 | 1 year ago |
| 30 years | 2034 | In 8 years |
| 40 years | 2044 | In 18 years |
| 50 years | 2054 | In 28 years |
| 60 years | 2064 | In 38 years |
| 65 years | 2069 | In 43 years |
| 70 years | 2074 | In 48 years |
| 80 years | 2084 | In 58 years |
| 90 years | 2094 | In 68 years |
| 100 years | 2104 | In 78 years |
Generation names follow Pew Research Center for the Silent Generation to Gen Z and common usage for others; the boundaries are approximate.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2004?
21 or 22 in 2026: 22 once their birthday has passed this year, 21 before it.
What generation is someone born in 2004?
Generation Z, usually dated 1997–2012. Generation boundaries are approximate and vary between researchers.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2004?
2004 is the year of the Wood Monkey, starting at Chinese New Year in late January or February. Anyone born in 2004 before that date belongs to the year of the Goat. The twelve animals repeat in a fixed cycle, and the element changes every two years.
Was 2004 a leap year?
Yes — 2004 had 366 days, with a February 29.