Kids in Generation Alpha, ranging from infants to 12-year-olds as of 2025, are the first generation to be born entirely within the 21st century. They’ve been immersed in technology from day one and represent the most demographically diverse generation to date. Some in this generation were also the first to experience an early childhood defined by the coronavirus pandemic.
This post takes a closer look at what we know — for now — about America’s youngest citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions about Generation Alpha
What birth years define Generation Alpha?
While definitions vary, the term Generation Alpha typically refers to the group of individuals born from 2013 to present. This is the generation after Gen Z.
Who came before Generation Alpha?
Generation Z, born between 1997 to 2012, came before them. And Gen Z follows Generation Y, more commonly known as millennials, who were born between 1981 and 1996.
One way to envision how these groups fit together: Members of Generation Alpha are often the children of millennials and the younger siblings of Generation Z.