Jenson
Boy name · #1350 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
In 2025, 140 baby boys were named Jenson, placing it at #1350 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1307, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,857 boys born in 2025 was named Jenson.
The 46-year story
Jenson first appears in the Social Security records in 1979, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 182 boys were named Jenson — good for #1119 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jenson per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jenson in class?
Jenson scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jenson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jenson is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jenson is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jensons were TX (16), CA (9), GA (9), PA (9), FL (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jenson
Statistically, parents drawn to Jenson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maison, Pierson, Jetson, Wesson, and Judson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jenson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1347 |
| 2024 | 142 | #1344 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1404 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1269 |
| 2021 | 182 | #1119 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1166 |
| 2019 | 174 | #1123 |
| 2018 | 155 | #1207 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1132 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1194 |
| 2015 | 135 | #1307 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1402 |
| 2013 | 111 | #1475 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1462 |
| 2011 | 83 | #1755 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1816 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2287 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2946 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2974 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3524 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2399 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2344 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3280 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3450 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jenson a popular boy name?
Jenson ranked #1350 among boys in 2025 with 140 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1307.
When was the name Jenson most popular?
Jenson peaked in 2021, when 182 American boys received the name (ranked #1119 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jenson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,857 newborn American boys was named Jenson. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.