9,547births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · Belgium
#5208United States 2025
Jens is a boy name family recorded 9,547 times in 9 countries since 1884. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5208 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 1996, at 437.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Jens
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jens | German | 4,497 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1996 | – |
| Jens | German | 2,456 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 1884 | ▲ 17 % |
| Jens | German | 1,842 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | – | 1993 | – |
| Jens | German | 542 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 1998 | – |
| Jens | German | 123 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 2003 | – |
| Jens | German | 55 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Jens
How popular is the name Jens?
In 2025 it ranked #5208 in the United States. Official registers record 9,547 births across 9 countries.
When was Jens most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 1996, at 437.1 births per 100,000.
Is Jens a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jens is a boy name.