Jantzen
Boy name · Hebrew · Scandinavian
Meaningson of Jan · German
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,171 in 1985
8 babies were named Jantzen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,408 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jantzen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jantzen, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jantzen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJantzen first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #2,171. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJantzen has slipped 1,408 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn German, Jantzen means “son of Jan”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Jantzen
Jantzen is a boy name of Hebrew and Scandinavian origin meaning “son of Jan”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-zen”. US birth records list Jantzen for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 47 of those 50 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #2,171 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 347,826 boys |
| 1980s | 9.3 | 107,411 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 130,719 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Jantzen
What does the name Jantzen mean?
Jantzen means “son of Jan” in German.
What is the origin of the name Jantzen?
Jantzen has Hebrew, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Jantzen a boy or girl name?
Jantzen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jantzen?
Jantzen ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#2,171).