Baby Boom

Definition

The baby boom refers to a significant increase in birth rates following World War II from 1946 to 1964. This generation has had a significant impact on society due to its size.

Related terms

Suburbanization: The process of population movement from urban areas to suburban areas—resulting in the growth of suburbia.

Consumerism: The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial; also : a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods.

Generation X: People born after the Western Post–World War II baby boom ended around 1965-1980.