The nameJenson
Jenson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Jens". Jenson Button made it popular in Britain.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Jenson comes from Jens, a Scandinavian form of John, "God is gracious", with the ending -son.
Origin
English. Jenson was a rare surname.
History
Jenson Button, Formula One world champion in 2009, made the name popular in Britain, where it reached the top 50 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Jenson
- Jenson Button, racing driver
Popularity of the name Jenson
Jenson in the United States
Jenson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,301 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Jenson. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Jenson in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 154 births a year.
Jenson in the United Kingdom
Jenson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 10,561 births over the decade, 66% of all recorded babies named Jenson. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Jenson in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 480 births a year on average, against 969 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jenson
Names from the same generation as Jenson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenson mean?
Jenson comes from Jens, a Scandinavian form of John, "God is gracious", with the ending -son.
What is the origin of the name Jenson?
English. Jenson was a rare surname.
Is Jenson a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jenson?
In 2024, Jenson was the 1349th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 141 births.
What are the variants of the name Jenson?
Variants and related names of Jenson include Jean and John.
What are good sibling names for Jenson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Imogen, Harriet, Prudence and Mae for a sister, Jad, Otis, Eliott and Wolfgang for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jenson?
Jenson Button, racing driver.