Jantzen
Every Jantzen since 1976 — 720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jantzen
Jantzen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,249 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 720 American babies have been named Jantzen. Its peak came in 1994, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jantzen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jantzen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,249 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,463 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,936 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,757 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,100 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,931 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,361 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,514 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,424 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,885 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,251 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,920 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,609 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,690 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,789 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,574 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,887 | 13 | #5,408 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,239 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,818 |
| 1985 | — | — | 25 | #2,192 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,335 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jantzen in 2025?
Jantzen ranked #9,249 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jantzen?
720 babies have been named Jantzen in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jantzen most popular?
Jantzen peaked in 1994, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Jantzen a boy or girl name?
Jantzen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jantzen rising or falling?
Jantzen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.