Baby Boomers

Definition

Baby Boomers are the demographic cohort following the Silent Generation, typically defined as individuals born from 1946 to 1964. This generation experienced significant social changes and economic prosperity during their formative years.

Related terms

Post: war economic boom - A period of economic expansion that followed World War II, contributing to increased birth rates and prosperity in many countries.

Aging population: Refers to the demographic trend of an increasing median age in a population, often due to rising life expectancy and declining birth rates.

Social Security: A government program that provides financial assistance to people with insufficient or no income, particularly targeting older adults who are part of demographics like the Baby Boomers