There’s a term for people born in the early ’80s who don’t feel like a millennial or a Gen Xer. Here’s everything we know about it. Xennials are a “micro-generation” born between 1977 and 1985. This group has also been called the “Oregon Trail Generation.”

What is considered a Xennial?

Xennial may very well be such a word. It’s a word that refers to people who were born on the cusp between Generation X and the millennials. Some consider ‘xennials’ to be those born between 1977 and 1983. It’s a population sandwiched between Gen Xers and millennials that doesn’t identify with either.

What are characteristics of Xennials?

Xennials: An Integral Part of Your Organization
By Karin Eldor, a Xennial herself. 4 Key Traits Of Xennials. 1- They get stuff done — and they deliver. 2- They are entrepreneurial and take ownership. 3- They are nimble, agile and adapt to change easily. 4- They have the best of all worlds. Xennials are exceptional.

Generations X,Y, Z and the Others
The Depression Era. Born: 1912-1921. World War II. Born: 1922 to 1927. Post-War Cohort. Born: 1928-1945. Boomers I or The Baby Boomers. Born: 1946-1954. Boomers II or Generation Jones. Born: 1955-1965. Generation X. Born: 1966-1976. Generation Y, Echo Boomers or Millenniums. Generation Z.