Jensen is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1765 in 1996 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 359 births ranking #160. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 53,086 boys born was named Jensen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jensen is a Scandinavian surname-style name meaning "son of Jens", with Jens itself belonging to the John family. It feels modern, tailored, and clean on the page.
The name entered English-language first-name use through the popularity of polished surname names. Its Scandinavian background gives it a slightly cooler feel than many similar -son names.