Jensen is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2266 in 2025 with 81 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 204 births ranking #988. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 19,843 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.