Born in 2004 — How Old?
Born in 2004? In 2026 you turn 22. As of 12 August 2026 you are 21 or 22, depending on whether your birthday has passed.
Turns in 2026
22
Came / comes of age
2022
Chinese zodiac
🐒 Monkey
Milestones for the 2004 cohort
| Milestone | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adulthood (18) | 2022 | past |
| Turns 30 | 2034 | in 8 yrs |
| Turns 40 | 2044 | in 18 yrs |
| Turns 50 | 2054 | in 28 yrs |
| Turns 60 | 2064 | in 38 yrs |
| Retirement age (~65) | 2069 | in 43 yrs |
| Turns 100 | 2104 | in 78 yrs |
Retirement age is indicative (~65) — the exact age depends on sex, service record and year under Bulgarian law.
Nearby cohorts
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2004?
In 2026 the 2004 cohort turns 22. Those whose birthday has not yet passed are still 21.
What does the Bulgarian word "набор" mean?
"Nabor" comes from military conscription — men born in the same year entered service together as one draft cohort. Today it simply means everyone born in the same year: those born in 2004 are "nabor 2004", and cohort reunions remain a living tradition in many Bulgarian towns.
When does the 2004 cohort turn 18?
In 2022 — each member comes of age on their birthday that year.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2004?
2004 is a year of the Monkey (🐒). The sign changes at Chinese New Year (late January – February), so people born in the first weeks of the year may belong to the previous sign — the Goat.