Jansen
- Pronunciation
- [Jan-sen]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of The Hebrew John Jehovah Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor.
- Origin
- German
Jansen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,090 baby boys have been named Jansen. The name peaked in 1994 with 88 US births that year (rank #1235). In 2024, ranked #2842 nationally — 1,607 places below its 1994 peak.
Top States for Jansen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jansen births are: Texas (99), Louisiana (53), Kentucky (34).
Other German-Origin Names Like Jansen
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6-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jansen's exact length and starting letter: Jabari, Jabbar, Jacira, Jackie, Jaclyn.
Quick Facts About Jansen
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jana | God's Gift | Female | Czechoslovakian |
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