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Jensen
BoyDanish, Norwegian· “son of Jens”
- Meaning
- son of Jens
- Origin
- Danish, Norwegian
- Pronunciation
- JEHN-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #282
- US babies 2025
- 1,207
- Best rank
- #282 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Jensen
Jensen is a Danish and Norwegian name that means “son of Jens”.
Jensen is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname meaning son of Jens. Jens is a Scandinavian form of Johannes, the Latin version of John, which comes from Hebrew and means God is gracious. Jensen is one of the most common surnames in Denmark. In English-speaking countries it has been adopted as a first name, following the trend for surnames ending in -son. Actor Jensen Ackles helped introduce it to many American parents. The name is crisp and modern, with an easygoing Nordic feel.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jenson.
Popularity over time
Jensen first appears in US Social Security records in 1927. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1998. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #282, and its highest count, 1,207 babies. Use has grown 53% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,928 in 1980, #1,018 in 2000, #723 in 2010, and #282 in 2025. Of the 17,347 US boys named Jensen since records began, 45% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 6,679 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Benson, Romeo, Otto, Bodie, and Ares.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jensen ranked highest in Wyoming, West Virginia, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #77 | 6 |
| West Virginia | #83 | 22 |
| Maine | #136 | 10 |
| Arkansas | #138 | 26 |
| Iowa | #140 | 30 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Jensen over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jensen is usually pronounced JEHN-suhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-en”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jenson.
Middle names for Jensen
A few middle names that flow with Jensen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jensen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jensen mean?
Jensen is a Danish and Norwegian name that means “son of Jens”.
What is the origin of the name Jensen?
Jensen has Danish and Norwegian roots. Jensen is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname meaning son of Jens.
Is Jensen a popular name?
Yes. Jensen ranked #282 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jensen a boy or girl name?
Jensen is mainly a boy's name. About 93% of US babies named Jensen over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jensen?
Jensen is usually pronounced JEHN-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings