Total births
2,849
Boys' name · since 1979
Jenson
Jenson has 2,849 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1349
- among boys today
- 2,849
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
2,849 babies have been named Jenson since 1979, making it today's #1349 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jenson recorded 2,849 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #1349 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #1349 among boys today
- 2,849 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jenson is currently the #1349 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,849 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1349
- among boys today
- 2,849
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Jenson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1349
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Jenson was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
182 babies were named Jenson in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Jenson compares
2,849 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jenson's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jenson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,849 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 182 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jenson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jenson splits its recorded history at 2002: 89% of all births land in the more recent half, 11% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 182 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jenson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,349
Active since
1979
Jenson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 182
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Jenson popularity over time - girls
27 total births recorded since 1992 (Jenson as girls' name)
Jenson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jenson's strongest decade.
1,296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Jenson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 105
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 164
1990s
164 births
- 2000s 367
2000s
367 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,296 births
- 2020s
2020s
912 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,296 births (45% of all-time use).
How Jenson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jenson's total volume
Jenson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jenson by state
Where Jenson concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 230 | 8.1% |
| #2 | California | | 174 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 161 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 76 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 72 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 69 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 64 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 63 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Jenson's total US births 8.1%
Even split
230 of 2,849 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Jenson appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenson? ▼
2,849 babies have been named Jenson since 1979. It currently ranks #1349 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 182 births.
When was Jenson most popular? ▼
Jenson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,296 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Jenson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenson are Texas (230 births), California (174 births), Ohio (161 births).
How long has the name Jenson been used? ▼
Records for Jenson go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jenson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jensen, Jennings, Jennifer, Jens, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jenson's data
- Jenson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,296 total births) through the 2020s (912) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jensons (230 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jenson
Nearby Names Like Jenson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenson
Jensen Boy
#328 17,347 births
Jennings Boy
#1959 4,878 births
Jennifer Boy
4,837 births
Jens Boy
#4435 2,456 births
Jencarlos Boy
#8800 1,099 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jenson: #1349 Boys' Name - 2,849 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jenson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.