Gracious
Jens is a Scandinavian diminutive of Johannes, the equivalent of the English name John. It has been a staple name in Denmark, Norway, and Germany for centuries, representing a long-standing tradition of honoring the biblical figure John the Baptist.
Less common today
Jens isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,181 in 1992.
Former Prime Minister of Norway and Secretary General of NATO
Renowned Danish-American landscape architect
German former professional road bicycle racer
Nobel Prize-winning chemist
German former professional football goalkeeper
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
