Boomers, Gen Z, Gen X: Do generation labels make any sense


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Wednesday, 28 May 2025

After Gen Alpha, a new cohort has emerged in 2025: Gen Beta. Photo: FABIAN STRAUCH/dpa

First there were the baby boomers, then Generation (or Gen) X, followed by Y, Z and Alpha.

This year, a new cohort has emerged: Gen Beta.

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