Jensen is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2870 in 2004 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 204 births ranking #988. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 67.3%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 32,788 girls born was named Jensen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.