How Many People Are Named Jensen?

Complete statistics for the name Jensen in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jensen
Very Rare
18,971
Estimated People
1 in 17,395
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
16,132 (85%)
♀ Female
2,839 (15%)
85%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 299
Arkansas 255
Arizona 232
California 1,090
Colorado 201
Connecticut 27
Delaware 13
Florida 940
Georgia 485
Hawaii 151
Iowa 318
Idaho 102
Illinois 453
Indiana 662
Kansas 260
Kentucky 422
Louisiana 281
Massachusetts 72
Maryland 148
Maine 45
Michigan 453
Minnesota 189
Missouri 521
Mississippi 119
Montana 22
North Carolina 504
North Dakota 55
Nebraska 94
New Hampshire 17
New Jersey 88
New Mexico 36
Nevada 76
New York 414
Ohio 1,081
Oklahoma 431
Oregon 154
Pennsylvania 625
South Carolina 192
South Dakota 39
Tennessee 542
Texas 1,704
Utah 414
Virginia 305
Vermont 5
Washington 386
Wisconsin 272
West Virginia 218
Wyoming 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jensen

How Many People Have the Name Jensen in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,971 people in the United States currently share the name Jensen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,395 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jensen a Common or Rare Name?

Jensen is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jensen Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jensen are covered in full on the Jensen name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jensen Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jensen in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female. Jensen leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jensen Most Popular?

The name Jensen reached peak popularity in 2018, with 1,196 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jensen Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jensen across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jensen?

Approximately 18,971 people in the United States share the name Jensen, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jensen a rare name?

Jensen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,395 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jensen mean?

The meaning and origin of Jensen is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jensen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Jensen are male and 15% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jensen most popular?

The name Jensen reached its peak in 2018, with 1,196 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People18,971
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 17,395
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2018
Male %85%
Female %15%

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