Jantzen

Primarily a boy's name of Danish origin with 698 recorded births. Also given to 14 girls.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Jantzen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Danish origin, a Danish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jan,' with Jan being the Dutch and Scandinavian form of John, from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The -zen suffix is a characteristically Dutch and Danish patronymic form.

Jantzen is perhaps most recognized as a swimwear brand founded in 1910 in Portland, Oregon — a name that carried connotations of athleticism, coastal living, and American leisure throughout the 20th century. As a given name, it has a clean, modern sound with strong Scandinavian roots.

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Phonetically, Jantzen belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Danish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Danish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jantzen’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

698

Total births

Since 1976

1994

Peak year

32 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jantzen has 46+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

First appeared: 1976Peak: 1994 (32 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jantzen
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	21	#10715	▼
2010s	131	#6763	▼
2000s	153	#5435	▼
1990s	201	#3568	▲
1980s	173	#3006	▲
1970s	19	#5312	—

The Story of Jantzen

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1994, Jantzen is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jantzen are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.

How rare is Jantzen?

With 698 total births on record, Jantzen remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1990s with 201 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jantzen by the numbers

Would fill 15 school buses
Meeting one Jantzen per day would take 1.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1976–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jantzen
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	6	#11457	+1 (20.0%)
2021	5	#12931	-5 (-50.0%)
2020	10	#7756	0
2019	10	#7884	0
2018	10	#7838	-6 (-37.5%)
2017	16	#5641	-1 (-5.9%)
2016	17	#5413	+9 (112.5%)
2015	8	#9100	-5 (-38.5%)
2014	13	#6447	-3 (-18.8%)
2013	16	#5503	-3 (-15.8%)
2012	19	#4930	+10 (111.1%)
2011	9	#8359	-4 (-30.8%)
2010	13	#6514	+2 (18.2%)
2009	11	#7424	-9 (-45.0%)
2008	20	#4802	+1 (5.3%)
2007	19	#4885	+6 (46.2%)
2006	13	#6251	-4 (-23.5%)
2005	17	#4918	+3 (21.4%)
2004	14	#5608	+1 (7.7%)
2003	13	#5690	-3 (-18.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jantzen as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jantzen has also been given to 14 girls in the U.S. since 1996.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1996

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jantzen a boy's or girl's name?

Jantzen is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 14 recorded births.

When was Jantzen most popular?

Jantzen reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 32 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jantzen?

Jantzen is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 698 babies in the U.S. since 1976. Its peak was in 1994.

Can Jantzen be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jantzen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2022