Unofficial Names: The Story of Generations
Update: 2025-12-21
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Ever wondered who decides generation names like Baby Boomers or Gen Z? No official body does. These labels emerge from books, speeches, and everyday conversation, eventually adopted by institutions like the Census Bureau. The Greatest Generation, born 1901-1927, was dubbed by President Kennedy and popularized by Tom Brokaws book. The Lost Generation, born around WWI, got their name from Gertrude Stein and Hemingway. Gen X, born post-Boomer baby boom, was labeled unknown. Gen Y/Millennials, born 1980-1996, shifted to Millennials upon adulthood. Gen Z, born post-9/11, and Gen Alpha, born in the era of lockdowns and wild politics, continue to shape the generational landscape. These names arent perfect, but they reflect shared experiences and desires, like the need for a cool-down after a long day. Checkout Solipillow.com
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