Jensen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #512 in 2012 with 519 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,207 births ranking #282. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 525.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 3,654 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.