Jensen
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Jensen since 1927 — 20,268 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jensen
Jensen is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #282 in 2025 with 1,207 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 20,268 American babies have been named Jensen — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,288 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jensen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jensen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #2,266 | 1,207 | #282 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,138 | 1,059 | #328 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,533 | 1,113 | #301 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,477 | 1,105 | #304 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2,375 | 1,095 | #303 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,670 | 1,100 | #302 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,615 | 1,194 | #288 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,374 | 1,196 | #293 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,218 | 1,010 | #336 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,080 | 907 | #367 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,390 | 791 | #395 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,631 | 793 | #393 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,235 | 660 | #437 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,240 | 519 | #512 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,983 | 400 | #608 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,063 | 318 | #723 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,313 | 259 | #836 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,810 | 196 | #999 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,355 | 169 | #1,085 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,645 | 138 | #1,220 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,800 | 150 | #1,101 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,870 | 125 | #1,219 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,379 | 104 | #1,331 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,877 | 100 | #1,330 |
| 2001 | 123 | #1,519 | 109 | #1,225 |
| 2000 | 125 | #1,477 | 144 | #1,018 |
| 1995 | 122 | #1,349 | 76 | #1,355 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,414 | 69 | #1,342 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,555 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,928 |
| 1975 | — | — | 11 | #3,328 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,174 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,088 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,270 |
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Famous people named Jensen
- Jensen Ackles Actor · b. 1978
- Jensen Huang Businessperson · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jensen mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Jensen in 2025?
Jensen ranked #282 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,207 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jensen?
20,268 babies have been named Jensen in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jensen most popular?
Jensen peaked in 2025, when 1,288 newborns received the name.
Is Jensen a boy or girl name?
Jensen is used for both: about 14% of babies named Jensen have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Jensen rising or falling?
Jensen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jensen?
Well-known people named Jensen include Jensen Ackles (actor), Jensen Huang (businessperson).