Jensen: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEN-suhn · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Danish Jensen.
- Origin
- Norse
- Pronunciation
- JEN-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #282
- US babies a year
- about 1,186 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Jensen?
Jensen was the #282 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,288 babies. It’s rising: up 73% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #282 |
| England & Wales | #248 |
| Scotland | #239 |
| Northern Ireland | #213 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #459 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Jensen?
Half of US adults named Jensen are older than 28; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Jensen
How do you pronounce Jensen?
Jensen is pronounced JEN-suhn.
How popular is the name Jensen?
Jensen was the #282 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,288 babies. It’s rising: up 73% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Jensen?
Half of US adults named Jensen are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 44.