1884 generation

What Generation Is 1884?

Everyone born in 1884 is a member of the Lost Generation. Representatives of this generation became adults during World War I. The generation is called Lost because of uncertainty and disorientation that followed WWI. In Europe it is called Generation of 1914 after the year when World War I started. Likely there are no representatives of this generation remain.

See our comprehensive article if you want to learn more about the Lost Generation.

Popular Names of Lost Generation Members Born In 1884
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1John (7.65%)Mary (6.7%)
2William (7.25%)Anna (2.81%)
3James (4.64%)Emma (1.88%)
4George (4.04%)Elizabeth (1.85%)
5Charles (3.91%)Minnie (1.63%)

Famous Lost Generation People Born In 1884

  1. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, Political Wife
    Born on the 11th of October, 1884 (Libra) in New York City, NY. Died on the 7th of November, 1962, at the age of 78.
  2. HIDEKI TOJO, Politician
    Born on the 30th of December, 1884 (Capricorn) in Japan. Died on the 23rd of December, 1948, at the age of 63.
  3. TEXAS GUINAN, Stage Actress
    Born on the 12th of January, 1884 (Capricorn) in Waco, TX. Died on the 5th of November, 1933, at the age of 49.
  4. BILLIE BURKE, Movie Actress
    Born on the 7th of August, 1884 (Leo) in Washington, DC. Died on the 14th of May, 1970, at the age of 85.
  5. SAM WOOD, Director
    Born on the 10th of July, 1884 (Cancer) in Philadelphia, PA. Died on the 22nd of September, 1949, at the age of 65.
  6. WILLIAM RUSSELL, Movie Actor
    Born on the 12th of April, 1884 (Aries) in New York. Died on the 18th of February, 1929, at the age of 44.
  7. ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH, Family Member
    Born on the 12th of February, 1884 (Aquarius) in New York City, NY. Died on the 20th of February, 1980, at the age of 96.
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