Gen-Yers were born between 1981 and 1999 and are approximately between the ages 11 and 29. They follow the skeptical and independent Gen-Xers (born 1976-1980), the optimistic and competitive Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), and the loyal and disciplined Traditionalists (born before 1946). You may notice that these years differ somewhat from the ones provided by Bob in the previous article. While the recognized year ranges for Baby Boomers are stable, the year ranges, and even the generational names, for the next generations vary depending on the source.