Jensen
Boy name · 195 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jensen: 195 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2018.
Jensen began as a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens," with Jens itself a Scandinavian form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious." It gained traction as a first name largely through the actor Jensen Ackles, best known for his long-running role as Dean Winchester in the television series *Supernatural*. The name also carries a strong motorsport connection via the Danish racing driver Jensen Button, the 2009 Formula One World Champion. While no major places are named directly after a Jensen, the root name John has given rise to countless place names worldwide, from St John's in Newfoundland to countless San Juan cities. A notable variant is the Swedish and Norwegian Jens, while the double 's' spelling distinguishes it from the similar surname Jenson.
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201817 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #29812 babies
- Total births
- 195since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y