How Many People Are Named Jessen?
Complete statistics for the name Jessen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jessen is a very rare modern name with Scandinavian roots, and it's one you won't hear often. Only about 351 people in the US currently carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 941,023 Americans share it. Most bearers are under 30, with a peak of 16 births recorded in 2002.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, humanitarianism, and wisdom. It's associated with selfless service, creative expression, and a deep desire to make the world a better place.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 360 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jessen Through the Generations
Jessen didn't appear on the American naming scene until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations. With just 360 total births recorded in US history, this name has never reached mainstream popularity. The peak year was 2002, when 16 babies received the name, but since then usage has been on a declining trend. Looking at the age breakdown, it's striking how modern this name really is. A full 245 of the estimated 351 living bearers are under 30, while 115 fall in the 30-to-60 range, and absolutely zero are over 60. That means 68% of people named Jessen haven't yet turned 30, giving it a genuinely youthful profile. The average bearer is only about 24 years old. Globally, around 860 people carry this name, placing it at world rank 277,635. Outside the United States, it's most commonly found in the Philippines. With its declining trend, Jessen may remain a distinctive choice that peaked in the early 2000s.
✨ Similar Names to Jessen
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jessen's Scandinavian roots
📄 About the Name Jessen
How Many People Have the Name Jessen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,242 people in the United States currently share the name Jessen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,135 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Jessen a Common or Rare Name?
Jessen is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jessen Mean?
Jessen means "Son of Jes or Jens" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jessen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jessen Most Popular?
The name Jessen reached peak popularity in 2002, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jessen?
Approximately 4,242 people named Jessen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,242. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,135 Americans.
Is Jessen a rare name?
Jessen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,135 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jessen mean?
Jessen means "Son of Jes or Jens" and comes from Scandinavian origins.
Is Jessen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jessen are male and 0% are female.
When was Jessen most popular?
Jessen peaked in 2002 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.