Alright, let’s talk about figuring out the age if someone popped into the world back in 1995. Someone asked me this the other day, and I went through my usual mental steps.
First thing, obviously, you need the current year. Let’s say we’re doing this now, in 2024. My brain immediately goes to subtraction. It’s the straightforward way, right?
Doing the Basic Math
So, I take the current year, 2024, and subtract the birth year, 1995.
- 2024 minus 1995
Okay, how I do this quickly in my head… 2024 minus 1990 is 34. Then take away the other 5. That gets me to 29.
Hold On, There’s a Catch
But then I think, wait a minute. It’s not always that clean. Life isn’t just about the years. It depends on when in 1995 they were born and what date it is today.
If their birthday in 2024 hasn’t happened yet, they are actually still 28. They only turn 29 on their birthday.
For example:
- Born March 1995: By now (let’s assume it’s past March 2024), they are 29.
- Born December 1995: If today is before their birthday in December 2024, they are still 28.
So, How I Really Figure It Out
When I need the exact age, I have to know if their birthday this year has passed.
Usually, I just ask, “Had your birthday yet this year?” Or if I know their birth month, I can figure it out based on today’s date.
But honestly, most times when people ask this, they just want the number they’ll be turning that year. So, the simple subtraction (2024 – 1995 = 29) is what most people mean. It’s the age they are, or are about to be, for the majority of the current year.
So yeah, that’s my process. Start simple, then remember the birthday detail if it matters. A person born in 1995 is hitting 29 in 2024, but might still be 28 for a bit depending on the calendar.
