Jansen Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAN-sen /ˈjɑn.sən/

Origin: Dutch; Scandinavian

Meaning: Dutch: son of Jan; Scandinavian: son of John

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jansen has its roots in the Dutch language, deriving from the given name Jan, which is a variant of Johannes, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The transition from Yochanan to Johannes occurred through the Greek form Ioannes, which was adopted into Latin. The surname Jansen essentially means "son of Jan" or "son of Johannes," following the common practice in Dutch and other cultures of forming surnames by adding a suffix to denote lineage.

This surname entered the English-speaking world primarily through Dutch immigration and trade, particularly during the 17th century when the Netherlands was a significant maritime power. Historically, the name Jan has been borne by various notable figures, including Jan van Eyck, a prominent Flemish painter of the early Renaissance, and Jan Hus, a Czech theologian and reformer who was executed in 1415.

The name Johannes appears in the New Testament of the Bible, with John the Baptist and John the Apostle being key figures, which contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian contexts. The use of Jansen as a surname became more widespread in the 17th century, coinciding with the rise of the Dutch Republic and its influence in Europe.

Culturally, the name Jansen carries connotations of heritage and lineage, reflecting the importance of family connections in Dutch society. It is associated with a sense of tradition and continuity, often evoking the values of grace and favor as suggested by its etymological roots.

The diminutive form Jan is still commonly used in various cultures, further emphasizing the name's deep historical and cultural resonance. Overall, Jansen encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural identity.

Famous people named Jansen

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Jansen Panettiere is an actor best known for The Perfect Game, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and The Walking Dead.

Jansen Smith is a musician best known for his work with the band The Jansen Band.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jansen was first seen in the United States in 1958.

Jansen has ranked as high as #2697 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, California, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Jansen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jansen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jansen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jansen.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 34 34 0
2024 45 45 0
2023 38 38 0
2022 38 38 0
2021 41 41 0
2020 36 36 0
2019 47 47 0
2018 47 47 0
2017 59 59 0
2016 40 40 0
2015 52 47 5
2014 47 41 6
2013 45 45 0
2012 46 40 6
2011 42 42 0
2010 45 45 0
2009 40 40 0
2008 47 40 7
2007 69 59 10
2006 61 49 12
2005 55 50 5
2004 61 52 9
2003 47 38 9
2002 54 46 8
2001 67 57 10
2000 68 52 16
1999 66 56 10
1998 75 64 11
1997 84 66 18
1996 71 56 15
1995 62 53 9
1994 95 88 7
1993 48 40 8
1992 47 47 0
1991 32 26 6
1990 35 35 0
1989 43 35 8
1988 30 30 0
1987 24 24 0
1986 27 27 0
1985 38 31 7
1984 29 29 0
1983 27 20 7
1982 25 20 5
1981 27 27 0
1980 26 26 0
1979 18 18 0
1978 18 18 0
1977 21 21 0
1976 8 8 0
1975 10 10 0
1974 5 5 0
1973 11 11 0
1972 11 11 0
1971 6 6 0
1970 6 6 0
1969 10 10 0
1966 5 5 0
1965 10 10 0
1964 7 7 0
1961 5 5 0
1958 5 5 0

Top States for Jansen (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
55%
PA 5
45%