Jenson
From Jensen, from Danish Jensen.
Every Jenson since 1979 — 2,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenson
Jenson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,348 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,876 American babies have been named Jenson. Its peak came in 2021, when 182 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 Jenson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenson 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 | — | — | 140 | #1,348 |
| 2024 | — | — | 142 | #1,346 |
| 2023 | — | — | 131 | #1,406 |
| 2022 | — | — | 152 | #1,274 |
| 2021 | — | — | 182 | #1,121 |
| 2020 | — | — | 165 | #1,168 |
| 2019 | — | — | 174 | #1,125 |
| 2018 | — | — | 155 | #1,212 |
| 2017 | — | — | 168 | #1,134 |
| 2016 | — | — | 159 | #1,195 |
| 2015 | — | — | 135 | #1,312 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,704 | 120 | #1,407 |
| 2013 | — | — | 111 | #1,479 |
| 2012 | — | — | 111 | #1,463 |
| 2011 | — | — | 83 | #1,762 |
| 2010 | — | — | 80 | #1,821 |
| 2009 | — | — | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,976 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,998 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,559 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,630 | 48 | #2,412 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48 | #2,361 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,319 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,103 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,472 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,943 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,688 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,485 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,293 |
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Famous people named Jenson
- Jenson Button Racing driver · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenson mean?
From Jensen, from Danish Jensen.
How popular is the name Jenson in 2025?
Jenson ranked #1,348 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenson?
2,876 babies have been named Jenson in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenson most popular?
Jenson peaked in 2021, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Jenson a boy or girl name?
Jenson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenson rising or falling?
Jenson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jenson?
Well-known people named Jenson include Jenson Button (racing driver).