Unisex nameCurrently #327 in the USSteady
Jensen
//ˈdʒɛnsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jensen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jensen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jensen |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 81 |
| 1990 | 120 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1992 | 124 |
| 1993 | 120 |
| 1994 | 156 |
| 1995 | 198 |
| 1996 | 254 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 347 |
| 1999 | 300 |
| 2000 | 269 |
| 2001 | 232 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2003 | 174 |
| 2004 | 181 |
| 2005 | 209 |
| 2006 | 181 |
| 2007 | 219 |
| 2008 | 238 |
| 2009 | 294 |
| 2010 | 373 |
| 2011 | 428 |
| 2012 | 570 |
| 2013 | 710 |
| 2014 | 860 |
| 2015 | 868 |
| 2016 | 961 |
| 2017 | 1,060 |
| 2018 | 1,272 |
| 2019 | 1,261 |
| 2020 | 1,163 |
| 2021 | 1,171 |
| 2022 | 1,177 |
| 2023 | 1,181 |
| 2024 | 1,105 |
Jensen through the decades
- Jensen peaked in 2018, when 1,272 babies were named Jensen in the US.
- The 2020s were Jensen's strongest decade, averaging 1,159 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jensen has risen 175% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jensen currently ranks #327 in the US and is holding steady.