How old is someone born in 2008?
17 or 18 years old
On Sunday, November 15, 2026
18 if their birthday has already happened this year, 17 if not; they turn 19 in 2027.
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Born in 2008
- Generation
- Generation Z
- about 1997–2012
- Days alive
- 6,528–6,893
- depending on the birthday
- Jan 1, 2008
- Tuesday
- Leap year?
- Yes
- 366 days
More about 2008
- Chinese zodiac
- Earth Ratfrom Chinese New Year (late January or February); born before it, Pig
- 2008 began and ended
- Tuesday to Wednesday52 ISO weeks
- February 29ths lived
- 5depending on the birthday
- Turned 18
- 2026and 21 in 2029
Milestone birthdays
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years | 2026 | This year |
| 21 years | 2029 | In 3 years |
| 30 years | 2038 | In 12 years |
| 40 years | 2048 | In 22 years |
| 50 years | 2058 | In 32 years |
| 60 years | 2068 | In 42 years |
| 65 years | 2073 | In 47 years |
| 70 years | 2078 | In 52 years |
| 80 years | 2088 | In 62 years |
| 90 years | 2098 | In 72 years |
| 100 years | 2108 | In 82 years |
Generation names follow Pew Research Center for the Silent Generation to Gen Z and common usage for others; the boundaries are approximate.
Born in the 2000s
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Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2008?
17 or 18 in 2026: 18 once their birthday has passed this year, 17 before it.
What generation is someone born in 2008?
Generation Z, usually dated 1997–2012. Generation boundaries are approximate and vary between researchers.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2008?
2008 is the year of the Earth Rat, starting at Chinese New Year in late January or February. Anyone born in 2008 before that date belongs to the year of the Pig. The twelve animals repeat in a fixed cycle, and the element changes every two years.
Was 2008 a leap year?
Yes — 2008 had 366 days, with a February 29.