Jensen

At a Glance: Name: Jensen – Meaning: son of Jens – Origin: Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JEN-sen

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Jensen is a boy's name of Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian) origin, meaning "son of Jens." It's pronounced JEN-sen, and it blends a clean, modern feel with a more timeless, classic shape — a patronymic name that reads as sleek and current rather than old-fashioned. If you're drawn to names with a clear, traceable meaning and Nordic roots, Jensen fits that brief.

Meaning & Origin of Jensen

Meaning: Son of jens.

Origin: Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jensen

Phonetic: JEN-sen   IPA: /ˈdʒɛnsən/

Popularity of Jensen

Jensen reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #288 with 1,194 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #327 with 1,054 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1927 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1927–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jensen mean?

Son of jens. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jensen)

How do you pronounce Jensen?

Jensen is pronounced JEN-sen (IPA: /ˈdʒɛnsən/).

Is Jensen a popular name right now?

Jensen is near its all-time peak (#288 in 2019), ranked #327 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1927–2024.)

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