1895 generation

What Generation Is 1895?

Everyone born in 1895 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 1895
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1John (6.57%)Mary (5.44%)
2William (5.75%)Anna (2.41%)
3James (4.21%)Helen (1.63%)
4George (3.39%)Margaret (1.59%)
5Charles (2.87%)Elizabeth (1.46%)

Famous Lost Generation People Born In 1895

  1. BABE RUTH, Baseball Player
    Born on the 6th of February, 1895 (Aquarius) in Baltimore, MD. Died on the 16th of August, 1948, at the age of 53.
  2. GEORGE VI, King
    Born on the 14th of December, 1895 (Sagittarius) in England. Died on the 6th of February, 1952, at the age of 56.
  3. HATTIE MCDANIEL, Movie Actress
    Born on the 10th of June, 1895 (Gemini) in Wichita, KS. Died on the 26th of October, 1952, at the age of 57.
  4. DAVID JONES, Poet
    Born on the 1st of November, 1895 (Scorpio) in England. Died on the 28th of October, 1974, at the age of 78.
  5. SHEMP HOWARD, Movie Actor
    Born on the 11th of March, 1895 (Pisces) in New York City, NY. Died on the 22nd of November, 1955, at the age of 60.
  6. BUD ABBOTT, Comedian
    Born on the 2nd of October, 1895 (Libra) in Asbury Park, NJ. Died on the 24th of April, 1974, at the age of 78.
  7. BERT LAHR, Movie Actor
    Born on the 13th of August, 1895 (Leo) in New York City, NY. Died on the 4th of December, 1967, at the age of 72.
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