How old is someone born in 1971?
Someone born in 1971 turns 55 in 2026: they're 55 if their birthday has already passed this year, and 54 if it hasn't yet.
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1971 at a glance
- Generation: Generation X
- Chinese zodiac: Metal Pig (if born after Lunar New Year; earlier births belong to the year before)
- Not a leap year.
- January 1, 1971 was a Friday.
- Turns 56 in 2027, and 60 in 2031.
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