We all have that one friend who is somewhat of a recluse, or better put, a CIA operative, whose life we have no clue about, including their birthday. It’s a total blackout when it comes to practically everything about them, not because you don’t mean a thing to them, but because that’s just who they are. Yes, they show up for you during your birthday in the most memorable way possible and even shoot rays of sunshine in almost every aspect of your life.
Of course, you have to reciprocate the kindness; perhaps you’re planning to surprise them with the perfect birthday gift, but have no idea what their date is. It’s easier than you think, because somehow their personal details reside somewhere in the digital space. Given the era we live in, you can even find someone’s birthday using their email address if you understand how information travels across platforms. Here are some proven ways to go about it.
Look Up the Person on Nuwber, a People Search Website
The easiest way to find out someone’s birthday is to find their profile on a people search engine. It takes less than a minute and lets you know the date when someone was born, including other information, such as their address, phone number, email, social profiles, occupation, and even criminal records.
How to perform the search? Simply enter a person’s full name on Nuwber and click hit Enter. If the name is too common (e.g, John Smith), filter by city on the right.
Talk to Mutual Acquaintances
Friends in common can help spot a pal’s birthday, so why not reach out to them first? Regardless of how private that buddy might appear, someone in your inner circle would know a thing or two about their special day. They wouldn’t mind telling you if you keep it quiet to respect their privacy.
Ask nicely: “Do you recall Jane’s birthday? I want to send a card.”
It doesn’t hurt, does it? After all, you’re all friends and not everyone of you would know things about the next person on the same level, birthdays being one of them. What’s more important is your intention, which you should be transparent about. This way, info flows without gossip. Who knows, you could even team up with Betty to make Jane’s day memorable.
Review Physical Documentation and Correspondence
Dig into paper trails around you; that includes old cards and notes, which often hold personal details of folks you’ve scribbled down in the past. Maybe you have a softcover notepad that contains an exhaustive list of all your friends’ contacts. Even a “Thank You” card from a friend you’ve wished “Happy Birthday” some years ago could be among what you’d stumble on in your search.
Explore Facebook
Facebook once flashed birthdays everywhere. Now, privacy rules hide some, but still, public posts give away such dates. Here’s where to start: look at timelines. “On This Day” shares old birthday pics, event invites or RSVPs often list dates, likewise friends tag in posts. If you’re not one for doomscrolling, try this step-by-step:
· Search the person’s name plus “birthday.”
· Filter to their profile or posts.
· Check comments for year hints, like “Happy 34th!”
It wouldn’t take you by surprise to find a friend’s date from a 2015 party photo with a caption that reads “Turning 25 today!” even if they haven’t posted in almost a decade. Quick math solves the rest. It’s fun detective work.
Check LinkedIn
LinkedIn shares month and day for many, but skips the year to keep pros polished, which narrows your hunt. All you need to do is go to the user profile and locate it under contact info. Not everyone displays it, though. If displayed, pair it with other sites for full info. For job folks, it’s handy. A boss’s birthday helps with thank-you notes. Remember, keep it pro.
Google the Information
Google packs info power that delivers the results when you craft your searches. To pinpoint birthdays, try strings like: “John Smith + birthday” or “John Smith born on.” This pulls articles and quotes. You might come across a couple of Alumni pages, blogs, and news clips from events that mention their birthdays, too.
When the name is too common, you can also add additional information like their state, city, workplace, or anything else.
Go Through Public Records and Professionals Registries
Certain jobs make “Date of Birth” open. As a matter of fact, licensing boards for doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, pilots, and similar professions still publish public databases today. Depending on the profession and state, such listings may show a full birthdate, birth year, or age range. Likewise, political candidates and elected officials disclose birth information through official filings and biographies. They remain publicly accessible.
It’s no different for alumni directories and archived university materials that occasionally include birthdates, especially for notable graduates. Yes, privacy laws limit what’s visible, but the method itself is legitimate and widely used.
Ask Directly
Just ask the person. It’s straightforward and shows interest. Pick a casual moment, like over coffee or a quick text. Timing matters. So you’d want to bring it up when you chat about plans or fun topics, preferably centered around days or months. For example, say, “Hey, are you into zodiac signs? What’s yours?” This keeps it light. Or tie it to events: “Planning a trip? Is it gonna be around your birthday, cos you bet I wouldn’t wanna miss it.”
These lines avoid prying, and most folks will feel at ease sharing their birthdays and other personal details without feeling pushed.
Let’s Recap on How to Check Someone’s Birthday
Finding someone’s birthday requires a twist of care and intelligence, but thanks to what we have today — including people search sites and other online resources — it’s no longer difficult to get access to any sort of information, including birthdays.
Using Nuwber, talking to mutual friends, reviewing old cards, going through Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, googling the information, checking public records, and asking directly are some of the most reliable methods to look up a person’s birthday.
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