Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jensen.
National Rank (2025)
#282
All-Time Peak Rank
#282 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
17,347
Unisex Distribution85.6% Boy / 14.4% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Jensen Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Jensen
According to SSA data, Jensen achieved its highest historical rank of #282 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,207 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 52.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 54 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jensen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+52.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,207Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
54Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:5
1930s:5
1940s:0
1950s:13
1960s:10
1970s:128
1980s:413
1990s:812
2000s:1,494
2010s:7,788
2020s:6,679
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJen-sen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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