Generation Z

Generation Z, also known as Gen Z for short, or Zoomers, is the generation after Millennials and before Generation Alpha. Generation Z is most frequently defined as those born from 1997 to 2012.^[2]

Electric kick scooters and smartphones are particularly associated with Generation Z^[1]

Definition

The Library of Congress and Statistics Canada define Generation Z as those born from 1997 to 2010, both citing Pew Research Center.^[3][4] In a 2022 report, the U.S. Census designates Generation Z as those born 1997 to 2012.^[5] Most members of Generation Z have used digital technology since childhood and are well known with the internet and social media. Most members of Generation Z are the children of Generation X.^[6] Some sources define Generation Z as those born between 1995 to 2009, 2010 or 2012.^[7]

Alternative names

Other proposed names for Generation Z include iGeneration, Gen Tech, Homeland Generation, Net Gen, Digitial Natives, and Plurals.^[8]