Jensen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #968 in 1998 with 143 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,207 births ranking #282. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 13,366 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.