what generation is gen y

Generation Y, also known as Millennials, refers to the demographic cohort born between 1981 and 1996. They are the generation following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. Millennials are often characterized as digital natives, having come of age with the internet and smartphones. They have been greatly impacted by world events such as the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Dot-com Boom, and the Great Recession of 2008. This generation is known for being tech-savvy, as they are the first generation to grow up with widespread access to the internet, smartphones, and other digital technologies.