How old am I if I was born in 2022?
If you were born in 2022, you are 3 or 4 years old in 2026.
You belong to Generation Alpha and the Chinese zodiac year of the Tiger. Your Social Security full retirement age is 67.
Born in 2022 at a glance
| Birth year | 2022 |
| Age in 2026 | 3 or 4 |
| Generation | Generation Alpha (2013 to 2024+) |
| Chinese zodiac | Tiger (check the Lunar New Year for January and February births) |
| Year in Roman numerals | MMXXII |
| Eligible for early Social Security | 2084 (age 62) |
| Full retirement age | 67 (2089) |
| Eligible for Medicare | 2087 (age 65) |
| RMDs from retirement accounts begin at | 75 (2097) |
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Social Security
People born in 2022 can claim reduced Social Security retirement benefits starting at 62 and receive their full benefit at 67. Waiting until 70 increases the monthly benefit further.
All generations · Full retirement age by birth year · 2021 · 2023