Jensen Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Jensen

Jensen Name Origin: Scandinavian
Pronunciation: jen-sehn
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Jensen Name Meaning

The name Jensen is thought to mean “son of Jens.” This is a fitting meaning for a name that has come to represent modernity, creativity, and individuality.

Origins of the Name Jensen

The name Jensen is of Danish origin, and it is a patronymic surname, which means it is derived from the father’s first name. In this case, the name Jensen is derived from the given name Jens, which is a shortened form of the name Johannes.

Popularity of the Name Jensen

The popularity of the name Jensen has seen a sharp rise in recent years, and it is now a popular choice for boys’ names. In 2020, Jensen ranked #319 in popularity for boys’ names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

Famous Jensens

There have been several famous people named Jensen, including Jensen Ackles, the American actor, and Jensen Karp, the American writer and comedian. However, the most famous Jensen of all may be Jensen C. Shultz, the founder of the famous dessert chain Baskin-Robbins.

Final Thoughts on the Name Jensen

So there you have it! The name Jensen is a unique, stylish, and modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. Whether you’re a fan of Danish culture, creative and individual names, or simply looking for a name that is both trendy and fashionable, Jensen is a great choice. With its rich history, cultural significance, and continued popularity, Jensen is a name that is sure to stand the test of time.

Jensen Name Popularity

How popular is the name Jensen? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
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1976	1,589	7	0.0005%
1977	1,805	5	0.0004%
1978	1,613	8	0.0006%
1979	1,569	10	0.0007%
1980	1,804	6	0.0004%
1981	1,920	5	0.0003%
1982	1,278	20	0.0013%
1983	1,244	21	0.0014%
1984	1,384	16	0.0011%
1985	1,798	8	0.0005%
1986	1,199	26	0.0017%
1987	1,664	12	0.0008%
1988	1,322	26	0.0017%
1989	1,526	20	0.0012%
1990	1,507	22	0.0013%
1991	1,802	14	0.0009%
1992	1,590	21	0.0013%
1993	1,504	24	0.0015%
1994	1,529	24	0.0016%
1995	1,600	21	0.0014%
1996	1,304	40	0.0027%
1997	1,363	37	0.0025%
1998	1,063	75	0.005%
1999	1,092	74	0.0049%
2000	1,039	91	0.006%
2001	1,395	43	0.0029%
2002	1,380	46	0.0031%
2003	1,454	42	0.0028%
2004	1,365	53	0.0035%
2005	1,071	102	0.0067%
2006	1,264	76	0.0049%
2007	1,151	100	0.0063%
2008	1,085	112	0.0072%
2009	843	199	0.0133%
2010	715	268	0.0186%
2011	602	356	0.025%
2012	499	494	0.0347%
2013	431	625	0.0439%
2014	383	772	0.053%
2015	389	766	0.0526%
2016	361	873	0.0605%
2017	329	978	0.0701%
2018	289	1,170	0.0852%
2019	285	1,168	0.0863%
2020	303	1,043	0.0819%
2021	302	1,062	0.0869%
2022	302	1,078	0.0817%

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Names Like Jensen

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What names sound like Jensen?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jansen	Son of Jan	Scandinavian
Jenson	Son of Jan; God is gracious	Scandinavian

What names are similar to Jensen?

Find a name that’s like Jensen, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Bensen	Son of Ben
Benson	Son of Ben
Benssen	Son of Ben
Hansen	Son of Hans	Scandinavian
Jaisen	Healer; the Lord is salvation	Hebrew
Janse	Son of Jan	Scandinavian
Janssen	Son of Jan	Scandinavian
Janzen	Son of Jan	Scandinavian
Jasen	Healer; the Lord is salvation	Hebrew
Jaysen	Healer; the Lord is salvation	Hebrew
Jenkin	Little John	English
Jenkyn	Little John	English

Jensson	God is gracious	Scandinavian
Jonson	Son of John	English
Judsen	Praised	Greek
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Siblings of Jensen

Mamas with kids named Jensen also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Chloe	Green sprout	Greek
Marea	A variant form of Marina.
David	Beloved	Hebrew

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Edger Jun 7 at 11:48 pm

Where is the CEO of Nvidia-the company surpassing apple as the 3rd largest company, Jensen Huang? You put a founder of a baker chain as the most famous Jensen?

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Ariel Nov 28 at 8:30 am

Both my husband and my names are Hebrew. Jensen in Hebrew means God is gracious. We loved the meaning! And it’s cute and rare.

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Ashley Apr 2 at 10:11 am

My husband and I are huge supernatural fan’s, so we named our little one after Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean on supernatural

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Ashley Feb 12 at 10:32 pm

We are huge supernatural fans so we named him after Jensen Ackles who plays Dean on supernatural. His middle name is Dean but it’s after my grandfather’s middle name

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Alexandra Dec 1 at 10:57 am

I chose the name Jensen to keep all of our names similar. My name is Alexandra, my 1st son is Adrian (AJ) and my husband’s name is Justin. I wanted our new baby to have either a J or A name. Jensen was a name I had seen a few times and also wanted something differnt.

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Sierra Sep 1 at 3:08 pm

I wanted a strong masculine name and loved how it sounded with Jones. He got his father’s middle name: Thomas

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Crystalle Apr 12 at 7:57 am

We chose Jensen because as soon as we spoke it and wrote it down it just sounded so natural and perfect coming out of our mouths! Every other name we were coming up with was just too common or “ruined” by association! We love our boy, Jensen and his name is so suitable for him! We call him J, or Jens for short.

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Elizabeth Apr 11 at 11:40 pm

We had such a hard time coming up with a name for our son. We wanted it to have ties to our families but also be unique. Then one day we heard the name “Jensen”. Upon looking it up, I found out that it is the Scandinavian form of John and means “God is merciful”! John was the name of close relatives on both sides and after an excruciating pregnancy and year with medical emergencies for our extended family, “God is Merciful” was where our hearts were draw so we knew this was the one for our little man! The only down fall is that it’s hard to find personalized souvenirs since it’s quite unique.

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