Born in 1988: how old are you?
37 or 38 years old
If you were born in 1988, you are 38 in 2026 after your birthday, and 37 before it.
MillennialsGeneration
DragonChinese zodiac (most of 1988)
1408–1409 AHHijri year
YesLeap year (366 days)
Exact age today by birth month
For someone born on the 1st of each month in 1988. Enter your exact birthday for a precise result.
| Born on | Age today | Days lived |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 1988 | 38 y, 9 m, 23 d | 14,176 |
| 1 February 1988 | 38 y, 8 m, 23 d | 14,145 |
| 1 March 1988 | 38 y, 7 m, 23 d | 14,116 |
| 1 April 1988 | 38 y, 6 m, 23 d | 14,085 |
| 1 May 1988 | 38 y, 5 m, 23 d | 14,055 |
| 1 June 1988 | 38 y, 4 m, 23 d | 14,024 |
| 1 July 1988 | 38 y, 3 m, 23 d | 13,994 |
| 1 August 1988 | 38 y, 2 m, 23 d | 13,963 |
| 1 September 1988 | 38 y, 1 m, 23 d | 13,932 |
| 1 October 1988 | 38 y, 0 m, 23 d | 13,902 |
| 1 November 1988 | 37 y, 11 m, 23 d | 13,871 |
| 1 December 1988 | 37 y, 10 m, 23 d | 13,841 |
Upcoming milestone birthdays
| Turns | In the year |
|---|---|
| 40 | 2028 |
| 50 | 2038 |
| 60 | 2048 |
| 65 | 2053 |
| 70 | 2058 |
| 80 | 2068 |
Frequently asked questions
How old am I if I was born in 1988?
If you were born in 1988, you are 38 years old in 2026 if your birthday has already passed this year, or 37 if it hasn't yet.
How old will someone born in 1988 be in 2027?
Someone born in 1988 turns 39 during 2027.
What generation is 1988?
People born in 1988 belong to Millennials (Generation Y).
What is the Chinese zodiac for 1988?
1988 is mostly the Year of the Dragon. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact Chinese New Year date, as you may belong to the previous animal.
What Hijri year was 1988?
1988 spans the Hijri years 1408 and 1409 AH, because the Islamic year is about 11 days shorter.