Brevard County rang in the New Year with a special arrival—its first 2025 baby. Betty-Rose Freeman made her debut at 12:24 a.m. on January 1st at Viera Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces. As the first baby of 2025, Betty-Rose symbolizes the beginning of a new year and a new generation—Generation Beta, which will shape the future in unique ways.
A New Year’s Birth: Betty-Rose Freeman, Brevard’s First Baby of 2025
Her parents, Anjelica and Richard Freeman of Port St. John, had anticipated a December delivery. Anjelica, who went into labor on her 41st birthday on December 30th, thought she might share the milestone with her daughter. Instead, Betty-Rose waited until the New Year to make her debut.
“I was hoping to either share my birthday or have her on New Year’s Eve,” Anjelica said. “But she came when she wanted to. She wanted to be famous.”
Betty-Rose, named after her great-grandmothers, is the first child for the Freemans.
Betty-Rose: Brevard’s First Baby of 2025 and a Member of Generation Beta
In addition to being Brevard’s first baby of 2025, Betty-Rose belongs to the newly coined Generation Beta, a term describing those born between 2025 and 2039. Experts predict that by 2035, this generation will account for at least 16% of the global population, according to Australian social researcher Mark McCrindle.
As the Freemans celebrate their new addition, Betty-Rose’s timely arrival adds an extra spark to the county’s New Year celebrations. The birth of a 2025 baby like Betty-Rose is a perfect way to kick off the New Year and usher in the start of Generation Beta.
Generations Over the Past Century: A Quick Guide
Betty-Rose Freeman, Brevard County’s first baby of 2025, is part of a new generation. Here’s a look at the generational groupings commonly used over the past 100 years:
- Greatest Generation (1901–1927): Known for their resilience, they lived through the Great Depression and fought in World War II.
- Silent Generation (1928–1945): A quieter, more traditional generation that shaped post-war prosperity (Ages 80+).
- Baby Boomers (1946–1964): Defined by the post-war population boom, they now range from ages 61–79.
- Generation X (1965–1979): Often described as independent and resourceful, they are now ages 46–60.
- Millennials (1980–1994): Tech-savvy and socially conscious, this generation is now ages 31–45.
- Generation Z (1995–2009): Digital natives born into a connected world, currently aged 16–30.
- Generation Alpha (2010–2024): The youngest group, growing up with AI and emerging technologies, now aged 15 and under.
With Betty-Rose’s arrival, 2025 marks the beginning of Generation Beta, projected to shape the future in unique and transformative ways. As the first baby of 2025, Betty-Rose is set to make a significant impact on the future, as Generation Beta begins to take center stage in the world.
