How Old is Hillary Clinton?

67th U.S. Secretary of State (2009–2013) — live age, birthday and a short biography.

78 years old

Born October 26, 1947 · 78 years, 11 months, 13 days

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Quick biography

Hillary Diane Rodham was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and her law degree from Yale Law School, where she met Bill Clinton, then worked as a lawyer and children’s advocate.

As First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, she led a health-care reform effort; she then won a U.S. Senate seat from New York, serving from 2001 to 2009.

Career highlights

✦1993–2001 — First Lady of the United States.
✦2001–2009 — U.S. Senator from New York.
✦2009–2013 — 67th Secretary of State under Barack Obama.
✦2016 — First woman nominated for president by a major U.S. party.

Personal life in brief

Clinton has been married to former president Bill Clinton since 1975. Their daughter Chelsea was born in 1980.

Legacy & influence

Clinton served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under Barack Obama. In 2016 she became the Democratic presidential nominee — the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. party.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Hillary Clinton?

Hillary Clinton was born on October 26, 1947. Her live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.

When was Hillary Clinton Secretary of State?

She served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from January 21, 2009 to February 1, 2013, under President Barack Obama.

Did Hillary Clinton run for president?

Yes — she sought the Democratic nomination in 2008 and became the party’s nominee in 2016, the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. party.