Jensen is a distinctive choice, ranked #318 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jensen in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#318
US Rank #327
About the Name Jensen
Jensen is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 70 places over five years. Its high point was #160 in 2014, and it now sits at #318. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jensen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #327, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jensen
Unlikely. With around 137 UK babies named Jensen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jensen in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jensen has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 70 places in the last five years. Its peak was #160 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jensen is more popular in the UK (#318) than in the US (#327). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jensen include: Patrik Jensen — Patrik Niels Jensen is a Swedish guitarist.; Ted Jensen — Ted Jensen is an American mastering engineer known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' Hotel California, Norah Jones' Come Away with Me,...; Jensen Huang — Jen-Hsun Huang, commonly anglicized as Jensen Huang, is a Taiwanese and American business executive, electrical engineer, and philanthropist who is the....
Jensen appears in the US top 500 at #327 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
137
UK babies named Jensen (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 70 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jensen
Likely around 1 other Jensen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jensen
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Patrik Niels Jensen is a Swedish guitarist. He is a guitarist and founding member of the extreme metal bands The Haunted and Witchery, and also a former guitarist for Orchriste, Seance and Satanic Slaughter.
Ted Jensen is an American mastering engineer known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' Hotel California, Norah Jones' Come Away with Me, and Green Day's American Idiot.
Jen-Hsun Huang, commonly anglicized as Jensen Huang, is a Taiwanese and American business executive, electrical engineer, and philanthropist who is the founder, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nvidia, the world's largest company. As of January 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$164.1 billion, making Huang the seventh-wealthiest individual in the world.
Knud Enemark Jensen was a Danish cyclist who died while participating in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. During his career, he was involved in an early doping scandal.
Murphy Jensen is an American former professional tennis player and Grand Slam doubles champion. He is the younger brother of former professional tennis player Luke Jensen, with whom he teamed to win the 1993 French Open Doubles title.
Khun Poom Jensen, born Bhumi Jensen (also spelled Poomi Jensen, Thai: ภูมิ เจนเซน; RTGS: Phumi; Thai pronunciation: [pʰuːmí]), was a grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, after whom he was named. He was also a nephew of Vajiralongkorn, the current King of Thailand.