Jensen

Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname

"son of Jens"

Jensen Origin and Meaning

The name Jensen is a boy's name of Danish origin meaning "son of Jens".

A variation of Jenson, which is actually more popular than the original in the United States. This spelling also holds the distinction of being the most common surname in Denmark.

Jensen Ackles, best known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester on the hit television show Supernatural, has brought this name into the spotlight.

Jensen Rank in US Top 1000

# 301 in the US

Jensen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 783 on Nameberry

Jensen Popularity

• 301 US 2023
• 783 Nameberry 2024
• 192 Future 2028
• 272 England 2021

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Famous People Named Jensen

• Jensen Ross Ackles American actor
• Jensen Gerard Karp aka Hot Karl, American rapper and performer
• Jensen Gering (b. 2008) son of actors Galen and Jenna Gering
• Jensen James Beatie (b. 2010) son of trans activist and media personality Thomas Beatie
• J. Hans D. Jensen German nuclear physicist and Nobel prizewinner
• Johannes Vilhelm Jensen winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Jensen in Pop Culture

• Jensen minor villain character on TV series "Days of our Lives"
• Gabe Jensen from the movie "Mindhunters" played by LL Cool J
• Jensen minor character in the TV show "Parenthood," portrayed by actor Cole Jackson Sand