1886 generation

What Generation Is 1886?

Everyone born in 1886 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 1886
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1John (7.58%)Mary (6.43%)
2William (6.93%)Anna (2.79%)
3James (4.5%)Emma (1.8%)
4George (3.92%)Elizabeth (1.74%)
5Charles (3.81%)Minnie (1.54%)

Famous Lost Generation People Born In 1886

  1. FRED QUIMBY, TV Producer
    Born on the 31st of July, 1886 (Leo) in Minneapolis, MN. Died on the 16th of September, 1965, at the age of 79.
  2. DIEGO RIVERA, Painter
    Born on the 8th of December, 1886 (Sagittarius) in Guanajuato, Mexico. Died on the 24th of November, 1957, at the age of 70.
  3. LOUIS SEBERT, Runner
    Born on the 4th of December, 1886 (Sagittarius) in Canada. Died on the 2nd of December, 1942, at the age of 55.
  4. HARRY BAALS, Politician
    Born on the 16th of November, 1886 (Scorpio) in California. Died on the 9th of May, 1954, at the age of 67.
  5. ED WYNN, Comedian
    Born on the 9th of November, 1886 (Scorpio) in Philadelphia, PA. Died on the 19th of June, 1966, at the age of 79.
  6. AL JOLSON, Pop Singer
    Born on the 26th of May, 1886 (Gemini) in Russia. Died on the 23rd of October, 1950, at the age of 64.
  7. SPRING BYINGTON, TV Actress
    Born on the 17th of October, 1886 (Libra) in Colorado Springs, CO. Died on the 7th of September, 1971, at the age of 84.
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