How old is someone born in 2009?
16 or 17 years old
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026
17 if their birthday has already happened this year, 16 if not; they turn 18 in 2027.
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Born in 2009
- Generation
- Generation Z
- about 1997–2012
- Days alive
- 6,117–6,481
- depending on the birthday
- Jan 1, 2009
- Thursday
- Leap year?
- No
- 365 days
More about 2009
- Chinese zodiac
- Earth Oxfrom Chinese New Year (late January or February); born before it, Rat
- 2009 began and ended
- Thursday to Thursday53 ISO weeks
- February 29ths lived
- 4leap days since 2009
- Turns 18
- 2027and 21 in 2030
Milestone birthdays
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years | 2027 | In 1 year |
| 21 years | 2030 | In 4 years |
| 30 years | 2039 | In 13 years |
| 40 years | 2049 | In 23 years |
| 50 years | 2059 | In 33 years |
| 60 years | 2069 | In 43 years |
| 65 years | 2074 | In 48 years |
| 70 years | 2079 | In 53 years |
| 80 years | 2089 | In 63 years |
| 90 years | 2099 | In 73 years |
| 100 years | 2109 | In 83 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 2009?
16 or 17 in 2026: 17 once their birthday has passed this year, 16 before it.
What generation is someone born in 2009?
Generation Z, usually dated 1997–2012. Generation boundaries are approximate and vary between researchers.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2009?
2009 is the year of the Earth Ox, starting at Chinese New Year in late January or February. Anyone born in 2009 before that date belongs to the year of the Rat. The twelve animals repeat in a fixed cycle, and the element changes every two years.
Was 2009 a leap year?
No — 2009 had 365 days. The nearest leap years were 2008 and 2012.