Jenson
Jenson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Jens; son of John (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Jenson originates as an English surname meaning 'son of Jens', where Jens is a Scandinavian variant of John. Historically used primarily as a surname, it has transitioned into a given name in the United States. Its usage has increased steadily in recent years alongside the trend of surname-names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,849 babies in the United States have been named Jenson since 1880. It ranks #2427 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1124.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.3 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- OH (11.4 %)
- TN (5.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 367 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,296 |
| 2020-2029 | 912 |
Famous people named Jenson
- Jenson Button: racing driver, world champion
Nicknames
Jen, Jens
Fun facts
- Jens is the Danish and Norwegian equivalent of John, making Jenson a Scandinavian-influenced English surname.
- A substantial portion of total U.S. births for Jenson have been recorded in recent years, reflecting its growing popularity.