Jantzen
Jantzen is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Son of Jan (John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Jantzen is a patronymic name of Danish and Low German origin, meaning 'son of Jan'. While historically used predominantly as a surname, it has seen limited use as a masculine given name in the United States. It remains a relatively rare choice for parents seeking an uncommon surname-style first name.
Popularity in the United States
706 babies in the United States have been named Jantzen since 1880. It ranks #3970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.5 %)
- GA (38.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 173 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Fun facts
- The suffix '-zen' or '-sen' in Low German and Scandinavian naming traditions denotes 'son of'.
- Fewer than 1,000 U.S. male births have been recorded under the given name Jantzen since 1880.