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Age · born in 2004
Born in 2004 — how old are they?
Someone born in 2004 turns 22 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 21. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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22yrs
Breakdown (y/m/d)22 yrs · 6 mo · 14 days
Total days8,231 days
Total weeks1,175 wks + 6 days
Total hours197,544 hrs
Day of weekThursday
Next birthday1 January 2027 · 170 days
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People born in 2004 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2004 is the year of the Wood Monkey. 2004 was a leap year — anyone born on 29 February only sees their "real" date every four years. 6 leap years have passed since 2004.
They turned 18 in 2022 and could first drive in 2021; the big three-oh lands in 2034. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2072. They were 3 when the first iPhone launched (2007) — their childhood straddled the switch from keypad phones to smartphones.
Back in 2004: globally, Facebook launched; the EU’s big enlargement. (A selection of 2004's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 2004
| Year of birth | 2004 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2008 |
| Could drive (17) | 2021 |
| Turned 18 | 2022 |
| Turns 30 | 2034 |
| Turns 40 | 2044 |
| Turns 50 | 2054 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2072 |
| Turns 100 | 2104 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2004, in 2026?
They turn 22 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 21. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 2004?
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 2004?
2004 is the year of the Wood Monkey (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did someone born in 2004 turn 18?
In 2022, on their birthday.
When do they turn 30?
In 2034. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2044 and 50 in 2054.
Was 2004 a leap year?
Yes — February 2004 had 29 days. Anyone born on 29 February 2004 celebrates the exact date only in leap years, otherwise on 28 February or 1 March.
What happened in 2004?
Among the landmark events: globally, Facebook launched; the EU’s big enlargement.
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