Jensen

Updated: October 20, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Jensen began as a surname in eastern Europe and Denmark. This origin makes it unique in terms of following the trend of surname usage as most come from England or Ireland. Jensen can be used by either gender, however, and is gaining popularity as it is close to the top 300 list.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Jensen:

Jensen is unique in the surname trend as it comes from Scandinavian countries rather than England. It is a patriarchal family name that represents families that began with someone named Jen, which is an alternative to Johannes. It remains the most common last name in all of Denmark, though it became a standalone first name in recent years. The name means “son of Jen”.

Symbolism of the Name Jensen:

Jensen retains the meaning of the surname. It still relates back to the heritage of the name, which represents those who are sons of someone named Jen throughout all of Scandinavia.

Nicknames for the Name Jensen:

Jensen is becoming more popular, but it's still a fairly unique name to give to a child. Check out our list of the best nicknames that pair with Jensen:

Jen
Jenni
Jenny
Jennie
Jay
Jensie
Jens
Ence
Senny
Sonny
Ennie
Jenner
Jens
Jenzie
Jonsie
Jenser
Jensers

Style of the Name Jensen:

The baby name is traditional for surname use and modern for first name use.

Gender of the Name Jensen:

Jensen is a name for both boys and girls.

Pronunciation of the Name Jensen:

JEHN-sen

Number of Syllables in the Name Jensen:

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Jensen:

Jensen feels simple yet strong. The strength makes this name option feel a bit formal, though.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Jensen:

Jenson
Jensyn
Jensin
Jennsynn

Popularity of the Name Jensen:

Jensen was a top 1,000 name in 1998 and did not come back to the list until 2008. It moved to a top 400 ranking in 2014, and a top 300 rating in 2018 and 2019. As of 2022, Jensen is just above the top 300 mark at rank 303.