1987 generation

What Generation Is 1987?

If you were born in 1987, you are a part of Generation Y or Gen Y for short. Members of this generation are commonly called Millennials. They are called like this because the first representatives became adults around the beginning of the new millennium. Echo Boomers is another name used for Gen Y because most Millennials are offsprings of Baby Boomers.

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Common Names of Millennials Born In 1987
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1Michael (3.26%)Jessica (2.99%)
2Christopher (2.79%)Ashley (2.93%)
3Matthew (2.38%)Amanda (2.23%)
4Joshua (2.05%)Jennifer (1.75%)
5David (1.89%)Sarah (1.49%)

Famous Millennials Born In 1987

  1. ZAC EFRON, Movie Actor
    Born on the 18th of October, 1987 (Libra) in San Luis Obispo, CA.
  2. LIONEL MESSI, Soccer Player
    Born on the 24th of June, 1987 (Cancer) in Rosario, Argentina.
  3. BRENDON URIE, Rock Singer
    Born on the 12th of April, 1987 (Aries) in St. George, UT.
  4. SHAY MITCHELL, TV Actress
    Born on the 10th of April, 1987 (Aries) in Mississauga, Canada.
  5. MICHAEL B. JORDAN, Movie Actor
    Born on the 9th of February, 1987 (Aquarius) in Santa Ana, CA.
  6. PHIL LESTER, YouTube Star
    Born on the 30th of January, 1987 (Aquarius) in England.
  7. ANTHONY PADILLA, YouTube Star
    Born on the 16th of September, 1987 (Virgo) in Sacramento, CA.
Were you born in 1987? Tell your friends that you are a proud Millennial!