Jensen is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #336 in 2017 with 1,010 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,207 births ranking #282. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,116.9%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 1,832 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.