How old is someone born in 1971?
They are
54–55
years old today
Someone born in 1971 is 55 years old if their birthday has already passed this year, and 54 if it hasn't. They turn 56 in 2027. For an exact age, use a full birthdate URL like /howold/june-15-1971. This page recalculates on every visit.
How old is someone born in 1971?
Someone born in 1971 is 54 or 55 years old today: 55 if their birthday has already passed this year, 54 if it hasn't.
What year does someone born in 1971 turn 56?
Someone born in 1971 turns 56 in 2027.
Generation
Someone born in 1971 belongs to Generation X. Generational boundaries are approximate and vary by source, but this is the commonly cited range.
Life Milestones
The next milestone age for someone born in 1971 is 62 (eligible for early (reduced) U.S. Social Security retirement benefits), arriving in 2033. The most recent milestone passed was turning 25 in 1996 (eligible for most U.S. car rental companies without a young-driver surcharge).
Leap Years Lived Through
From 1971 through 2026, there have been 14 leap years, meaning that many extra February 29ths in a lifetime that started in 1971.