What Decade Were You Actually Born For Quiz
The decade you were actually born in and the decade you were born for are frequently two different things. The person who is deeply idealistic, emotionally invested in the world being better, and drawn to music that means something is probably a sixties soul regardless of their birth certificate. The person who is effortlessly cool about everything, slightly sceptical of anything that tries too hard, and usually ahead of the thing is almost certainly a nineties person whatever year it actually was.
This quiz works out which of five decades is most naturally yours, from the idealistic sixties to the playful 2000s, based on your values, your aesthetic instincts, and how you actually move through the world. Answer the eight questions and find out which era you should have been born in.
The breakdown at the end shows your full decade profile. Share it with someone who knows you well and see if they agree with where we put you.
FAQ
How many possible results are there?
Five: The 1960s, The 1970s, The 1980s, The 1990s, and The 2000s. Each one maps to a genuinely different set of values, aesthetics, and ways of being in the world, and most people feel a very strong pull toward one of them regardless of when they were born.
Does it matter what decade I was actually born in?
Not at all. The quiz is about personality and values rather than birth year. People born in any decade can get any result.
Can I get a different result if I retake it?
Yes. The answer options shuffle on every play, and a slightly different frame of mind often shifts the result. If you were torn between two options on a few questions it is worth running it again.
What if my result does not feel like me?
Look at the full decade profile rather than just the top result. Most people are a blend of two eras and the percentages usually show that more clearly than the single answer does.