If I’m 5, what year was I born?

Your birth year from your age in 2026, with the facts that go with it.

Born in 2021 or 2020

If you are 5 years old in 2026, you were born in 2021 if you have already had your birthday this year, or in 2020 if your birthday is still to come.

Find your exact birth year

Quick facts if you are 5

Born in2020 or 2021
GenerationGeneration Alpha
Chinese zodiacRat (2020) or Ox (2021)
Days old (approximately)1,826 to 2,190

How to work it out

Subtract your age from the current year: 2026 − 5 = 2021. That is your birth year if your birthday has already happened this year. If it hasn’t, subtract one more year: 2020. The same rule works for any age, and you can check the result the other way round with our born in 2021 page.

Milestones

Milestones still ahead:

  • 16 (2036 or 2037): Full driver’s license possible in many US states
  • 18 (2038 or 2039): Voting age in US elections
  • 21 (2041 or 2042): Legal drinking age in the US
  • 25 (2045 or 2046): Car rental usually without a young-driver fee
  • 26 (2046 or 2047): Coverage on a parent’s health plan ends (Affordable Care Act)
  • 35 (2055 or 2056): Old enough to be President of the United States
  • 62 (2082 or 2083): Earliest age to claim (reduced) Social Security benefits
  • 65 (2085 or 2086): Medicare eligibility

Frequently asked questions

If I’m 5, what year will I turn 15?

In 2036 if your birthday has passed this year, otherwise in 2035.

What year did I turn 18 if I’m 5?

You have not turned 18 yet. You will turn 18 in 2039 or 2038.

Other ages: 6 · 7 · 8 · all ages