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Jenson

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEN-son /ˈdʒɛn.sən/Low

Meaning: Son of Jens; son of JohnLow

In 30 seconds: Jenson is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Jens (the Danish form of John meaning God is gracious). Made famous by Formula 1 champion Jenson Button, it is a clean strong name.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Danish
MeaningSon of Jens; son of John
U.S. rank (2025)#1348 → Stable
2025 U.S. births140 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,847

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jenson is the English spelling of Jensen, the Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Jens (Danish John). The Jenson spelling is associated primarily with the British racing driver.

Jenson is used in the UK and United States, partly through the fame of Jenson Button.

Did you know? Jenson Button won the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship in one of motorsport's most dramatic seasons, going from no wins to champion. His name became associated with sporting excellence.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Jensen

Variations

JensenJensson

Nicknames

Jen

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jenson Button (1980–present)
    British racing driver who won the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship with Brawn GP

If you like Jenson…

Jensen— Standard Scandinavian spelling
Emerson— Same -son patronymic name
Grayson— Same -son suffix
Benson— Same -son suffix patronymic

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Frequently Asked

What does Jenson mean?

Jenson means son of Jens, the Danish form of John meaning God is gracious.

How do you pronounce Jenson?

Jenson is pronounced JEN-son with two syllables.

What is the origin of Jenson?

Jenson comes from Scandinavian, Danish.

What names are similar to Jenson?

Similar names include Jensen, Emerson, and Grayson.

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