Birthday Mugs

Birthday gifts for people who would rather get something they use than something they display. Personalized names, birth years, photo prints and milestone numbers from thirty to eighty. Printed to order on ceramic, in 11 oz and 15 oz, with free US shipping.

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Milestone birthdays, and what to give

Thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty - the round numbers get the parties, and they are also the birthdays where people struggle hardest to find a gift. Too sentimental and it goes in a drawer; too pointed about age and it stops being funny by lunchtime. A mug threads that needle, because it keeps being used long after the day itself.

A 30th birthday gift usually wants humour. A 50th birthday gift can carry a birth year without anyone minding. By the 70th and 80th, warmth beats jokes about decline - which is why our personalized designs put their name and year on the front rather than a punchline.

Personalized birthday gifts are the ones people keep

A name, a birth year, an inside joke, a photo - anything that makes the mug theirs rather than generic is what turns a present into a keepsake. If you want their name or a picture on it, start with our personalized mugs and photo mugs, or build something from scratch in custom mugs.

Gifts for him, gifts for her, and the hard-to-buy-for

Birthday gifts for dad, for grandma, for the friend who already owns everything - the common problem is that they do not need anything. That is exactly when a mug works, because need is not the point. It gets picked up every morning, which is more than most birthday presents manage. For someone whose humour runs drier, see our funny mugs.

Choosing the size

11 oz is the standard coffee mug and fits most hands and most cupboards. 15 oz suits anyone who drinks a large coffee or a pot of tea, and it gives artwork and lettering more room. Our guide to coffee mug sizes walks through the difference.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good birthday gift for someone who has everything?

Something they will use rather than store. The trick is specificity - a mug tied to their name, their birth year, their dog or their sense of humour lands far better than one that says Happy Birthday and nothing else.

What should I get for a milestone birthday?

Something that acknowledges the number without leaning on it. Age jokes can land badly depending on the person. If you are unsure, a personalized mug with their name and birth year is warmer and safer than an over-the-hill gag - and it still marks the occasion.

Can I put a name, year or photo on the mug?

Yes, on the designs marked personalized. Those have an input field on the product page where you add the name, year or text before adding to cart. For a photograph, see our photo mugs.

Which size should I choose?

11 oz is standard and the safer pick if you do not know their habits. 15 oz is better for big coffee drinkers, tea by the pot, or when the design deserves more space. See coffee mug sizes for the measurements.

How far ahead should I order?

Every mug is printed to order, which takes one to five days, followed by three to five business days in transit within the US. Order at least two weeks before the birthday to be comfortable. Shipping is free on every order with no minimum.

Are these mugs microwave and dishwasher safe?

Yes. See our mug care guide for how to keep the print sharp for as long as possible.