How old are the Bridgerton children? It’s easy to lose track. Set in Regency Era London and based on the historical romance novel series by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton focuses on the eight Bridgerton siblings: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth. Bridgerton‘s season 1 focused on the eldest daughter, Daphne, as she made her debut into London society and entered a fake courtship with Simon. Bridgerton season 2 focused on Anthony and his journey to find a wife. And Bridgerton season 3 sees third-eldest Colin finally returning the feelings of his best friend, Penelope.

Though the Bridgerton siblings’ ages may be hard to track, it’s helpful to note that each season takes place a year after the last. For example, Bridgerton‘s first season took place in 1813, and season 2 is set a year later, in 1814, and so on. In Regency Era society, girls were expected to marry young, so that is another factor to consider when it comes to calculating the siblings’ ages. So, exactly how old are the Bridgerton children? Thankfully, Julia Quinn’s novels provide some help in determining the ages of the Bridgerton siblings in seasons 1, 2, and 3.

Anthony Bridgerton – 29-31 Years Old

Played by Jonathan Bailey

Age in season 1: 29
Age in season 2: 30
Age in season 3: 31
Actor date of birth: April 25, 1988

Anthony Bridgerton, presented in Bridgerton season 1 as a close friend of Simon Basset — is a similar age to the Duke of Hastings. Simon was born in 1789 according to the books, making him 29 in season 1, and Anthony Bridgerton also 29. In Bridgerton season 2 Anthony would be 30, which probably adds to the mounting pressure on him as a viscount and the eldest son to find and secure a wife. He is 31 in season 3.

Anthony’s actor, Jonathan Bailey, is 35, putting him quite close to the actual age of the character he’s portraying — much like the rest of the Bridgerton siblings.

Meanwhile, the Bridgerton spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is divided into two plots, one set in 1761 and the other in 1817. This makes Anthony 33 in the Bridgerton spinoff’s present timeline. If Bridgerton manages to turn each of Julia Quinn’s eight books into eight seasons, then the last season will be based on the book On the Way to the Wedding and similarly set in 1827, at which point Anthony will be 43. Considering how the show’s high viewership is likely to stay loyal in the upcoming Bridgerton season 3, this could fully play out in the series.

Benedict Bridgerton – 27-29 Years Old

Played by Luke Thompson

Age in season 1: 27
Age in season 2: 28
Age in season 3: 29
Actor date of birth: July 4, 1988

Benedict is the second-eldest Bridgerton child. There is less pressure on him to get married, so Benedict’s story in Bridgerton involves more of his artistic pursuits. The books state that Benedict was born in 1786, which would make him 27 during Bridgerton‘s first season, 28 in Bridgerton season 2, and 29 in Bridgerton season 3. Comparatively, Benedict’s actor in Bridgerton, Luke Thompson, was born in 1988 and is 35 years old, the same age as the actor playing his older brother.

In Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Benedict is 31. If the Netflix series had been developed in the same order of the books Bridgerton season 3 would have been based on the third book An Offer From A Gentleman, in which Benedict is the focus of the story. While season 3 of the Netflix series will focus on Colin and Penelope instead, it’s likely that will just shift the order of events from the books, still making Benedict just one year older than season 2. At the planned end of the Bridgerton series, Benedict will be 41.

Colin Bridgerton – 22-24 Years Old

Played by Luke Newton

Age in season 1: 22
Age in season 2: 23
Age in season 3: 24
Actor date of birth: February 5, 1993

Colin, the third-eldest sibling, was born in 1791. In Bridgerton season 1, Colin was only 22, then 23 in season 2, and 24 in his own season, season 3. In the Regency Era, Colin would’ve been considered young to get married. This explains his family’s less-than-positive reaction when Colin announces he wants to marry Marina in Bridgerton‘s first season.

In real life, Colin’s actor, Luke Newton, born in 1993, is 31–a few years older than Colin. Meanwhile, Colin would be 26 in 1817, during the present timeline of the spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. If the series reaches Bridgerton season 8, which would be set in 1827, Colin will be 36.

Daphne Bridgerton – 21-23 Years Old

Played by Phoene Dynevor

Age in season 1: 21
Age in season 2: 22
Age in season 3: 23
Actor date of birth: April 17, 1995

Daphne is the eldest Bridgerton daughter. The books state that she was born in 1792, making her 21 in Bridgerton season 1, 22 in season 2, and 23 in season 3, though she does not appear in the latest installment. At 21, Daphne — out of all the Bridgerton siblings — was at the prime age to enter London society and find a husband. In Bridgerton season 2, Daphne’s story involved counseling Anthony in his search for a wife, since the focus is no longer on her getting married.

In real life, actress Phoebe Dynevor, born in 1995, is 29, only slightly older than the character she portrays. Daphne Bridgerton is 25 years old in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. If Bridgerton concludes as planned in Bridgerton season 8, Daphne will be 35 years of age.

Benedict Bridgerton – 27-29 Years Old

Played by Luke Thompson

Age in season 1: 27
Age in season 2: 28
Age in season 3: 29
Actor date of birth: July 4, 1988

Benedict is the second-eldest Bridgerton child. There is less pressure on him to get married, so Benedict’s story in Bridgerton involves more of his artistic pursuits. The books state that Benedict was born in 1786, which would make him 27 during Bridgerton‘s first season, 28 in Bridgerton season 2, and 29 in Bridgerton season 3. Comparatively, Benedict’s actor in Bridgerton, Luke Thompson, was born in 1988 and is 35 years old, the same age as the actor playing his older brother.

In Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Benedict is 31. If the Netflix series had been developed in the same order of the books Bridgerton season 3 would have been based on the third book An Offer From A Gentleman, in which Benedict is the focus of the story. While season 3 of the Netflix series will focus on Colin and Penelope instead, it’s likely that will just shift the order of events from the books, still making Benedict just one year older than season 2. At the planned end of the Bridgerton series, Benedict will be 41.

Benedict Bridgerton – 27-29 Years Old

Played by Luke Thompson

Age in season 1: 27
Age in season 2: 28
Age in season 3: 29
Actor date of birth: July 4, 1988

Benedict is the second-eldest Bridgerton child. There is less pressure on him to get married, so Benedict’s story in Bridgerton involves more of his artistic pursuits. The books state that Benedict was born in 1786, which would make him 27 during Bridgerton‘s first season, 28 in Bridgerton season 2, and 29 in Bridgerton season 3. Comparatively, Benedict’s actor in Bridgerton, Luke Thompson, was born in 1988 and is 35 years old, the same age as the actor playing his older brother.

In Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Benedict is 31. If the Netflix series had been developed in the same order of the books Bridgerton season 3 would have been based on the third book An Offer From A Gentleman, in which Benedict is the focus of the story. While season 3 of the Netflix series will focus on Colin and Penelope instead, it’s likely that will just shift the order of events from the books, still making Benedict just one year older than season 2. At the planned end of the Bridgerton series, Benedict will be 41.

Eloise Bridgerton – 17-19 Years Old

Played by Claudia Jessie

Age in season 1: 17
Age in season 2: 18
Age in season 3: 19
Actor date of birth: October 30, 1989

Eloise, the second-eldest Bridgerton daughter, was born in 1796, making her 17 in Bridgerton season 1, 18 in season 2, and 19 in season 3. Being in her late teens, Eloise is definitely at a proper age to debut in London society. Eloise doesn’t show any interest in being a debutante, instead dedicating her free time to tracking down the identity of Bridgerton‘s anonymous gossip columnist Lady Whistledown. Eloise’s Bridgerton season 2 storyline focused on her struggles with entering society during the new social season, while season 3 sees her finding new friendships after her falling out with Penelope.

Claudia Jessie, Eloise’s actress, was born in 1989, making her 34 years old. Though she is quite a bit older than her character, Jessie convincingly plays a teenager in Bridgerton.

In 1817, during Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Eloise Bridgerton is 21 years of age. By the time Bridgerton ends, Eloise will be 31, near the same age as the eldest of the Bridgerton siblings, Anthony, at the beginning of the story.

Francesca Bridgerton – 16-18 Years Old

Played by Ruby Stokes in seasons 1 and 2, by Hannah Dodd in season 3 and on

Age in season 1: 16
Age in season 2: 17
Age in season 3: 18
Actor date of birth: May 17, 1995

Francesca, the third Bridgerton daughter, was born in 1797, making her 16 in Bridgerton season 1, 17 in season 2, and 18 in season 3. In Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2, Francesca appeared in a limited capacity due to her actress, Ruby Stokes, having prior commitments to another Netflix series, the detective thriller Lockwood & Co. Because Stokes had a commitment as a lead actor in Lockwood & Co., Francesca was recast with Hannah Dodd playing the role in Bridgerton season 3, wherein Francesca plays a much bigger role.

Bridgerton is sure to have more of a Francesca focus as it continues, as she is the main character of the sixth book, When He Was Wicked. Stokes, born in 2000, is 23 in real life during her work on the show — over ten years younger than the actress behind Eloise. Hannah Dodd, on the other hand, was born in 1995, bringing her closer in age to Claudia Jessie. Meanwhile, Francesca Bridgerton is 20 years old in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. If Bridgerton ends like the books and concludes in 1827, Francesca will be 30 years old then.

Gregory Bridgerton – 12-14 Years Old

Played by Will Tilston

Age in season 1: 12
Age in season 2: 13
Age in season 3: 14
Actor date of birth: January 12, 2007

Gregory is the youngest male among the Bridgerton siblings. He doesn’t have a prominent role in Bridgerton so far but has been shown playing with and teasing his sister Hyacinth. Born in 1801, Gregory is 12 during Bridgerton season 1, 13 during season 2, and 14 during Bridgerton season 3.

His actor, Will Tilson, was born in 2007 and is 17. Gregory Bridgerton is slightly older at 16 years of age during Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Meanwhile, the planned ending of the Bridgerton series will see Gregory being 26 years old by the time it concludes — a prime age to be at the center of later Bridgerton seasons, since each book, and each planned season, is set to center on one of the Bridgerton children as they find love.

Hyacinth Bridgerton – 10-12 Years Old

Played by Florence Hunt

Age in season 1: 10
Age in season 2: 11
Age in season 3: 12
Actor date of birth: February 2, 2007

Hyacinth is the youngest Bridgerton sibling overall. In Bridgerton season 1, she’s shown to be excited about Daphne’s debut and is very curious about the goings-on of society. Hyacinth was born in 1803, making her 10 in Bridgerton season 1, 11 in Bridgerton season 2, and 12 in season 3. Her actress, Florence Hunt, was born in 2007, making her 17, the same age as her “older” brother. In Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Hyacinth is 13, and will be 23 if Bridgerton season 8 pushes through.

With Bridgerton renewed for a third and fourth season, and Shonda Rhimes’ desires to make Bridgerton an eight-season series, it’ll be interesting to see how the Bridgerton siblings continue to grow and develop. It will be especially interesting to see how the younger Bridgertons end up navigating their debuts into London society in later seasons. The dedication to adapting one book per season will ensure that all the Bridgerton siblings eventually get their time in the spotlight, though it’s entirely possible the story won’t be exactly the same as fans of the novels expect.