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 |