Jenson
Boy name · #1350 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jenson? In official American birth records, Jenson has been tracked continuously since 1979, giving it 46 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jenson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jenson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jenson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Jenson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Jenson?
In official American birth records, the name Jenson first appeared in 1979 (over 46 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 46 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.