1889 generation

What Generation Is 1889?

Everyone born in 1889 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 1889
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1John (7.18%)Mary (6.16%)
2William (6.53%)Anna (2.68%)
3James (4.22%)Elizabeth (1.62%)
4George (3.72%)Margaret (1.54%)
5Charles (3.53%)Emma (1.52%)

Famous Lost Generation People Born In 1889

  1. CHARLIE CHAPLIN, Movie Actor
    Born on the 16th of April, 1889 (Aries) in England. Died on the 25th of December, 1977, at the age of 88.
  2. OTTO FRANK, Entrepreneur
    Born on the 12th of May, 1889 (Taurus) in Frankfurt, Germany. Died on the 19th of August, 1980, at the age of 91.
  3. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU, World Leader
    Born on the 14th of November, 1889 (Scorpio) in Allahabad, India. Died on the 27th of May, 1964, at the age of 74.
  4. GEORGE S. KAUFMAN, Playwright
    Born on the 16th of November, 1889 (Scorpio) in Pittsburgh, PA. Died on the 2nd of June, 1961, at the age of 71.
  5. BEULAH BONDI, Movie Actress
    Born on the 3rd of May, 1889 (Taurus) in Valparaiso, IN. Died on the 11th of January, 1981, at the age of 91.
  6. FRITZ PFEFFER, Doctor
    Born on the 30th of April, 1889 (Taurus) in Giessen, Germany. Died on the 20th of December, 1944, at the age of 55.
  7. JEAN COCTEAU, Novelist
    Born on the 5th of July, 1889 (Cancer) in France. Died on the 11th of October, 1963, at the age of 74.
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