Jansen
Jansen is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Son of Jan (John), ultimately meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Jansen is a patronymic surname of Dutch and Low German origin that has seen modern adoption as a masculine given name in the United States. Derived from 'son of Jan' (John), it carries the classic root meaning 'God is gracious'. While historically used mainly as a surname, it remains a rare but steadily given first name in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,124 babies in the United States have been named Jansen since 1880. It ranks #2800 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.1 %)
- LA (15.7 %)
- KY (10.1 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 531 |
| 2000-2010 | 483 |
| 2010-2019 | 453 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Fun facts
- Jansen originated in the Low Countries as a patronymic surname denoting a child of Jan.
- Its adoption as a given name in the U.S. reflects the broader, ongoing American trend of turning classic family surnames into first names.