Class of 1997: What Year Were They Born?
Students in the Class of 1997 graduated in Spring 1997, 29 years ago. They were born in 1979 and are turning 47 in 2026.
Age in 2026
47
years old (turning)
Started High School
1993
Fall semester
College Grad
2001
4-year degree
Class of 1997 Reunions
2007
10-Year Reunion
19 years ago
2022
25-Year Reunion
4 years ago
2047
50-Year Reunion
in 21 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1997
Generation: Generation X
Generation X
1965–1980
Notable People in the Class of 1997
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1997 based on their birth year.
Chris Pratt
Action Star
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
Jason Momoa
Actor (Aquaman)
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
Kevin Hart
Comedian & Actor
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
International Equivalent of Class of 1997
Born in 1979 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1997
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1997
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1997
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1997
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1997
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.