Jensen - A very unique male name
Jensen at a glance
Jensen is ranked #281 among boy baby names in 2025, with 1,190 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #281 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.
- Rank in 2025
- #281
- Births in 2025
- 1,190
- Peak year
- 2025 (#281)
- First appeared
- 1976
- Trend
- #302 in 2020 → #281 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,232 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (34 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,232 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jensen peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 281.
Famous with this name
Jensen Ackles
Ashley Jensen
Sririta Jensen
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Jensen is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jensen is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #77 - and is the least popular in New York at position #629.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jensen is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jensen origin and meaning
Scandinavian — transferred surname
'Son of Jens' — Jensen is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic; Jens is the Scandinavian form of John
Jensen is one of the most common surnames in Denmark, formed the Scandinavian way, as 'Jens's son.' As an American first name it dates from 1976 and has climbed slowly to a peak at #281 in 2025, helped by actor Jensen Ackles's long run on Supernatural.
Attested etymology
Jensen is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Jensen, pop culture references for the name Jensen and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jensen
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jensen, sorted by popularity.
Jameson / Jamison / Johnson / Jenson / Jansen / Jamieson / Janson / Jaymeson / Jensyn / Jenkins /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 281 |
| 2024 | 325 |
| 2023 | 301 |
| 2022 | 304 |
| 2021 | 303 |
| 2020 | 302 |
| 2019 | 289 |
| 2018 | 292 |
| 2017 | 336 |
| 2016 | 367 |
| 2015 | 394 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2013 | 436 |
| 2012 | 504 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2010 | 733 |
| 2009 | 859 |
| 2008 | 1124 |
| 2007 | 1190 |
| 2006 | 1318 |
| 2005 | 1098 |
| 2004 | 1439 |
| 2003 | 1543 |
| 2002 | 1442 |
| 2001 | 1466 |
| 2000 | 1051 |
| 1999 | 1115 |
| 1998 | 1082 |
| 1997 | 1436 |
| 1996 | 1351 |
| 1995 | 1725 |
| 1994 | 1651 |
| 1993 | 1596 |
| 1992 | 1709 |
| 1991 | 2000 |
| 1990 | 1611 |
| 1989 | 1653 |
| 1988 | 1372 |
| 1987 | 1845 |
| 1986 | 1252 |
| 1985 | 1994 |
| 1984 | 1477 |
| 1983 | 1306 |
| 1982 | 1338 |
| 1981 | 2338 |
| 1980 | 1903 |
| 1979 | 1692 |
| 1978 | 1730 |
| 1977 | 2107 |
| 1976 | 1750 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 77 |
| West Virginia | 83 |
| Maine | 136 |
| Arkansas | 138 |
| Iowa | 140 |
| Indiana | 149 |
| Missouri | 152 |
| Oklahoma | 157 |
| Ohio | 160 |
| Louisiana | 185 |
| Kentucky | 189 |
| Tennessee | 192 |
| Wisconsin | 201 |
| North Dakota | 210 |
| Kansas | 211 |
| Nebraska | 233 |
| Virginia | 235 |
| Utah | 239 |
| South Dakota | 239 |
| Alabama | 265 |
| Pennsylvania | 270 |
| Minnesota | 271 |
| Idaho | 289 |
| Michigan | 290 |
| Mississippi | 297 |
| Texas | 302 |
| North Carolina | 304 |
| Georgia | 312 |
| Florida | 324 |
| Nevada | 339 |
| South Carolina | 377 |
| Illinois | 383 |
| Washington | 392 |
| Arizona | 419 |
| Connecticut | 464 |
| Colorado | 484 |
| Maryland | 489 |
| California | 495 |
| Oregon | 560 |
| Massachusetts | 582 |
| New Jersey | 587 |
| New York | 629 |
Even more about Jensen
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jensen a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jensen?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
JEN-sun · /ˈdʒɛnsən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jenson — o spelling, boosted by racing driver Jenson Button's surname
- Jenssen — Double-s surname spelling
Famous bearers
- Jensen Ackles — American actor known as Dean Winchester in Supernatural (b. 1978) Contemporary
Style
SurnameInternational
Why parents choose it
Jensen gives the familiar Jen- sound a Scandinavian surname polish, and it is at its highest use yet.
Worth knowing
- Many people know it only as a surname, and the Jensen/Jenson spelling split causes mix-ups.
