Baby Boom - United States

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The term "baby boom" most often refers to the dramatic post–World War II baby boom (1946–1964). There are an estimated 78.3 million Americans who were born during this demographic boom in births. The term is a general demographic one and is also applicable to other similar population expansions.

Recent baby boom periods include the following:

  • Post–World War II baby boom: Years of duration vary, depending on the source (e.g., 1943–1960, 1946–1964).
  • Decreţei: (1967-1989), A baby boom in Romania caused by a ban on abortion and contraception.
  • Echo baby boom (Millennial Generation): (1982–2000), the children of the post-WWII baby boomers.

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