Jensen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-sen / ˈdʒɛn.sənScandinavian; English
Meaning
Son of Jens; son of John
Historical & Cultural Background
Jensen is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Jens, which is a Scandinavian form of John. It is common in Denmark and Norway, where surnames often indicate lineage. The name has gained popularity as a first name in various English-speaking countries in recent decades.
Trend Summary
Jensen has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jens
- Jenson
International Variants
- Jens (Danish)
- Jens (Norwegian)
- Jenson (English)
Famous people named Jensen
Jensen Ackles is an American actor known for his role in the television series 'Supernatural'.
Jensen Huang is a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and co-founder of NVIDIA, a leading technology company.
Fictional characters named Jensen
Jensen is a character in the video game series 'Deus Ex', known for his role as a protagonist.
Jensen is a character in the television series 'The Blacklist', serving as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jensen was first seen in the United States in 1927. Jensen has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Florida, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Jensen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jensen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 109 | |
| OH | 83 | |
| FL | 67 | |
| CA | 49 | |
| TN | 44 | |
| MO | 42 | |
| IN | 40 | |
| KY | 39 | |
| PA | 36 | |
| NC | 34 | |
| MI | 32 | |
| GA | 31 | |
| AL | 26 | |
| IL | 26 | |
| VA | 26 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 76 |
| 1996 | 83 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 144 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 100 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 125 |
| 2005 | 150 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 169 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 259 |
| 2010 | 318 |
| 2011 | 400 |
| 2012 | 519 |
| 2013 | 660 |
| 2014 | 793 |
| 2015 | 791 |
| 2016 | 907 |
| 2017 | 1,010 |
| 2018 | 1,196 |
| 2019 | 1,194 |
| 2020 | 1,100 |
| 2021 | 1,095 |
| 2022 | 1,104 |
| 2023 | 1,111 |
| 2024 | 1,054 |