How old am I if I was born in 1935?
If you were born in 1935, you are 90 or 91 years old in 2026.
You belong to Silent Generation and the Chinese zodiac year of the Pig. Your Social Security full retirement age is 65.
Born in 1935 at a glance
| Birth year | 1935 |
| Age in 2026 | 90 or 91 |
| Generation | Silent Generation (1928 to 1945) |
| Chinese zodiac | Pig (check the Lunar New Year for January and February births) |
| Year in Roman numerals | MCMXXXV |
| Eligible for early Social Security | 1997 (age 62) |
| Full retirement age | 65 (2000) |
| Eligible for Medicare | 2000 (age 65) |
| RMDs from retirement accounts begin at | Already required (began at 70½, 72 or 73 depending on birth year) |
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Social Security
People born in 1935 can claim reduced Social Security retirement benefits starting at 62 and receive their full benefit at 65. Waiting until 70 increases the monthly benefit further.
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