Holding steady.
Popularity of Jensine since 1982
Babies named Jensine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jensine is a rare Scandinavian feminine name that has seen only minimal use in the United States since it first appeared in 1982. Its peak year, 1987, saw just 5 recorded births, and it has remained largely below the radar, with no consistent presence in national data. The name's trajectory has been stable, but at very low numbers. As a feminization of Jens, it fits well with the modern interest in Scandinavian names, though it has not gained the traction of more familiar imports like Astrid or Ingrid. The meaning 'God is gracious' connects it to the long-established John name family, giving it a traditional resonance despite its rarity. For parents drawn to distinctive Nordic names, Jensine offers a legitimate but underused option.
Jensine is the feminine form of Jens, the Scandinavian and Frisian form of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been used in Denmark and Norway since the 19th century, primarily as a given name, and saw a brief period of limited use in the United States in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jens, Jen, Jensi
Sibling names for Jensine
Names that share Jensine's style, for a brother or sister.
