what is the current generation called

The current generation is generally called Generation Alpha. It refers to children born roughly from 2010 to 2024 , though exact year ranges vary a bit by source.

Quick Scoop

• Current youngest generation: Generation Alpha.

• Next proposed name: some sources call the following cohort Generation Beta.

• Why the name matters: the label is used in media and research, but generation boundaries are not perfectly fixed.

In plain words

If you mean the generation of kids being born right now, people usually mean Gen Alpha. If you meant the broader youngest adult cohort, that is still Gen Z in many references.

If you want, I can also give you the full list of generations in order in a simple table.