Brevard’s First Baby of 2025 Arrives at Viera Hospital on New Year’s Day
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.