How Old Am I If I Was Born in 1963?
If you were born in 1963, you are 63 years old if you have already had your birthday this year, or 62 if you have not (as of Tuesday, October 27, 2026).
62 or 63
years old in 2026
Everyone born in 1963 turns 63 on their birthday in 2026. By October 27, people with birthdays from January 1 to October 27 are already 63, and the rest are still 62. The Pew Research Center counts 1963 births in the Baby Boom generation, which runs from 1946 to 1964. Most of 1963 was the year of the Water Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year came on January 25, 1963, so babies born before it are the Water Tiger.
Age by birth month
Your exact age today depends on the month and day you were born in 1963. The months and days below run from the last day of each month to the first.
| Born in | Years | Months | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1963 | 63 | 764–765 | 23,280–23,310 |
| February 1963 | 63 | 763–764 | 23,252–23,279 |
| March 1963 | 63 | 762–763 | 23,221–23,251 |
| April 1963 | 63 | 761–762 | 23,191–23,220 |
| May 1963 | 63 | 760–761 | 23,160–23,190 |
| June 1963 | 63 | 759–760 | 23,130–23,159 |
| July 1963 | 63 | 758–759 | 23,099–23,129 |
| August 1963 | 63 | 757–758 | 23,068–23,098 |
| September 1963 | 63 | 756–757 | 23,038–23,067 |
| October 1963 | 62 or 63 | 755–756 | 23,007–23,037 |
| November 1963 | 62 | 754–755 | 22,977–23,006 |
| December 1963 | 62 | 753–754 | 22,946–22,976 |
Counted from Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (US Eastern time). The page recounts from your device's date when it opens.
How old in 2030, 2040 and 2050
Someone born in 1963 turns 67 in 2030, 77 in 2040 and 87 in 2050. Before the birthday in each year, the age is one less.
| Year | Age after the birthday | Age before it |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 67 | 66 |
| 2040 | 77 | 76 |
| 2050 | 87 | 86 |
Retirement and Medicare ages for 1963
People born in 1963 could start Social Security at 62, in 2025, at a reduced rate. Their full retirement age is 67, which they reach in 2030. Each year they wait after that, up to 70 in 2033, raises the monthly amount. A January 1, 1963 birthday counts as 1962 for this rule.
Medicare starts at 65, in 2028. You can sign up in the 3 months before your birthday month, in that month or in the 3 months after.
Required minimum distributions from IRAs start at 75 for anyone born in 1960 or later, so 2038 for this group. That rule comes from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest Social Security retirement benefits | 62 | 2025 |
| Medicare eligibility | 65 | 2028 |
| Social Security full retirement age | 67 | 2030 |
| Social Security stops growing for delay | 70 | 2033 |
| Required minimum distributions start | 75 | 2038 |
Sources: SSA full retirement age table, Medicare.gov sign-up dates, IRS required minimum distribution FAQs. General information, not tax or benefits advice.
What year were you born if you are 63?
Someone who is 63 on October 27, 2026 and has had a birthday this year was born in 1963. If their birthday is still ahead, between October 28 and December 31, they were born in 1962. The birth year table covers every age from 1 to 100.
Birth year 1963 facts
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Age at the end of 2026 | 63 |
| Generation (Pew) | Baby Boom generation (1946–1964) |
| 1963 started on | Tuesday, January 1, 1963 |
| Leap year | No, 1963 had 365 days |
| Chinese zodiac | Water Rabbit from January 25, 1963; Water Tiger before |
Milestone birthdays
| Milestone | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| Turns 18 | 1981 | Past |
| Turns 21 | 1984 | Past |
| Turns 30 | 1993 | Past |
| Turns 40 | 2003 | Past |
| Turns 50 | 2013 | Past |
| Turns 60 | 2023 | Past |
| Turns 65 | 2028 | In 2 years |
| Turns 70 | 2033 | In 7 years |
| Turns 80 | 2043 | In 17 years |
| Turns 90 | 2053 | In 27 years |
| Turns 100 | 2063 | In 37 years |
Days lived
Someone born in 1963 has been alive between 22,946 days (born December 31) and 23,310 days (born January 1) as of Tuesday, October 27, 2026. That is roughly 3,304 weeks.
In the US, most children born in 1963 finished high school in 1981, or in 1982 if their birthday fell after the school-entry cut-off. That cut-off is usually in late summer or early autumn and varies by state.
Born in 1963 questions
What generation is someone born in 1963?
Someone born in 1963 belongs to the Baby Boom generation (1946–1964), as defined by the Pew Research Center.
What is the full retirement age for someone born in 1963?
It is 67 for Social Security. Benefits can start from 62 at a reduced rate.
What Chinese zodiac sign is 1963?
Most of 1963 was the Water Rabbit. Births before Lunar New Year on January 25, 1963 belong to the Water Tiger.
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