Jens Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jens means 'God is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Jens
Jens is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a common name in Denmark, Norway, and Germany. The name has historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages and has remained popular in Scandinavian countries.
Popularity of the Name Jens
The popularity for the name Jens peaked in popularity in the year 1966 with 39 births, which ranked number 3,020 out of 11,033 unique names for that year. Jens had the most male births in 1966 with 39, which ranked number 1,194 out of 4,540 male names. The number of births for the name Jens has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 20 births, a decline of -20.00%. Among males, Jens has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 20 births, a decline of -20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jens
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- 10 Year Trend of Jens: -20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jens: -20.00%
Popularity of Jens by State
For males, Jens was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jens. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jens
- Total Births of Jens: 20 (-2.21%)
- Male Births of Jens: 20 (-2.21%)
Given the downward trend of Jens over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Jens have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.21%.