Jens

Boy name

Jens has been given to 2,456 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1966.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,456

Peak year

1966 (39 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

▲ +6%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Jessboy

25,550 babies since 1880

Jenagirl

13,248 babies since 1900

Jenigirl

2,856 babies since 1936

Jeneunisex

2,218 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

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

Corbettboy

2,433 babies since 1892

Kippboy

2,489 babies since 1944

Kenneyboy

2,505 babies since 1899

Teddieunisex

2,539 babies since 1900

Roddyboy

2,541 babies since 1914

Ronnellboy

2,544 babies since 1940

Arnieboy

2,323 babies since 1887

Rodericboy

2,321 babies since 1914

FAQ

How popular is the name Jens?

Jens has been given to 2,456 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jens peak?

Jens peaked in 1966, when 39 babies were given the name.

Is Jens a girl or boy name?

Jens is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jens are boys).

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