1902 generation

What Generation Is 1902?

All people born in 1902 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 1902
Data Source: ssa.gov
RankMale nameFemale name
1John (5.96%)Mary (5.17%)
2William (4.98%)Helen (2.13%)
3James (4.21%)Anna (1.89%)
4George (3.18%)Margaret (1.79%)
5Charles (2.53%)Ruth (1.56%)

Famous Greatest Generation People Born In 1902

  1. RAY KROC, Entrepreneur
    Born on the 5th of October, 1902 (Libra) in Oak Park, IL. Died on the 14th of January, 1984, at the age of 81.
  2. LANGSTON HUGHES, Poet
    Born on the 1st of February, 1902 (Aquarius) in Joplin, MO. Died on the 22nd of May, 1967, at the age of 65.
  3. MARGARET HAMILTON, Movie Actress
    Born on the 9th of December, 1902 (Sagittarius) in Cleveland, OH. Died on the 16th of May, 1985, at the age of 82.
  4. JOHN STEINBECK, Novelist
    Born on the 27th of February, 1902 (Pisces) in Salinas, CA. Died on the 20th of December, 1968, at the age of 66.
  5. CHARLES LINDBERGH, Pilot
    Born on the 4th of February, 1902 (Aquarius) in Detroit, MI. Died on the 26th of August, 1974, at the age of 72.
  6. ANSEL ADAMS, Photographer
    Born on the 20th of February, 1902 (Pisces) in San Francisco, CA. Died on the 22nd of April, 1984, at the age of 82.
  7. LARRY FINE, Movie Actor
    Born on the 5th of October, 1902 (Libra) in Philadelphia, PA. Died on the 24th of January, 1975, at the age of 72.
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