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Jansen

Boy name

Jansen has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1994. In 2025, about 1 in 50,238 boys was named Jansen.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,338

Peak year

1994 (95 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1958

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

9% girls / 91% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jansen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jansen.

FAQ

How popular is the name Jansen?

Jansen has been given to 2,338 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jansen peak?

Jansen peaked in 1994, when 95 babies were given the name.

Is Jansen a girl or boy name?

Jansen is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Jansen are boys).

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