1925 generation

What Generation Is 1925?

All people born in 1925 are representatives of the Greatest Generation. Members of this generation became adults during the hard years of the Great Depression and World War II. They were the main cohort that took part in WWII. Therefore sometimes it is also called World War II Generation.

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Popular Names of Greatest Generation Members Born In 1925
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1Robert (5.29%)Mary (5.59%)
2John (4.97%)Dorothy (3.05%)
3William (4.63%)Betty (2.6%)
4James (4.58%)Helen (2.31%)
5Charles (2.57%)Margaret (1.94%)

Famous Greatest Generation People Born In 1925

  1. DICK VAN DYKE, TV Actor
    Born on the 13th of December, 1925 (Sagittarius) in West Plains, MO.
  2. MALCOLM X, Religious Leader
    Born on the 19th of May, 1925 (Taurus) in Omaha, NE. Died on the 21st of February, 1965, at the age of 39.
  3. BARBARA BUSH, Political Wife
    Born on the 8th of June, 1925 (Gemini) in New York. Died on the 17th of April, 2018, at the age of 92.
  4. MARGARET THATCHER, World Leader
    Born on the 13th of October, 1925 (Libra) in Grantham, England. Died on the 8th of April, 2013, at the age of 87.
  5. CELIA CRUZ, World Music Singer
    Born on the 21st of October, 1925 (Libra) in Havana, Cuba. Died on the 16th of July, 2003, at the age of 77.
  6. PAUL NEWMAN, Movie Actor
    Born on the 26th of January, 1925 (Aquarius) in Shaker Heights, OH. Died on the 26th of September, 2008, at the age of 83.
  7. ANGELA LANSBURY, TV Actress
    Born on the 16th of October, 1925 (Libra) in London, England.
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