Jensen
Jensen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Son of Jens (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Jensen originated as a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jens', where Jens is a Nordic short form of Johannes (John). Historically a surname, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States in late 20th and early 21st centuries. Recent SSA data shows it entering the top 310 male names in the United States between 2020 and 2025.
Popularity in the United States
17,347 babies in the United States have been named Jensen since 1880. It ranks #894 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #303.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IN (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 413 |
| 1990-2000 | 812 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,494 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,788 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,679 |
Famous people named Jensen
- Jensen Ackles: Actor, Director
- Jensen Brooksby: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Jensen is one of the most common surnames in Denmark before becoming popular as an English given name.
- Over a third of all recorded U.S. births for males named Jensen since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.