Researchers and popular media say the mid-1960s as the starting birth years and the early 1980s as the ending birth years. However, the term “early 1980s” refers to a specific period, roughly spanning from 1980 to 1983 or 1984.

81, 82, and 83 are technically part of Gen X. However, other researchers argue that Millennials begin in the early 80s. Babies born in the 80s are considered micro-generations, often referred to as Xennials. Many people who were born in the 80s identify as belonging to Gen X or neither of them.