Jansen

Jansen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 45 boys in the United States.

Jansen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jansen

Jansen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jansen first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1235 in 1994, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 2,090 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jansen in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#1235 in 1994
Peak year
1994
Babies named Jansen in 2024
45
Total since 1880
2,090

Jansen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1799 in 2002
Babies named Jansen in 2013
3
Total since 1996
23

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jansen mean?

The meaning of Jansen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jansen a boy or girl name?

Jansen is a boy name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jansen?

Jansen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jansen?

Jansen first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #1235 in 1994, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].