Jahsen
A masculine name of uncertain origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jahsen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahsen today is around 2 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahsen births was 2024 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahsen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahsen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2024
9 babies that year
Average age
2
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,574
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jahsen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahsen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahsen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahsen
The given name Jahsen appears to be a modern invention, likely inspired by a combination of the biblical name Jahaziel and the suffix "-sen" found in Scandinavian names like Jensen or Thorsen. As such, its origins are not firmly rooted in any particular language or culture.
While the name itself does not have a deep historical lineage, its components can be traced back to ancient sources. The prefix "Jah" is derived from the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh, and is found in many biblical names like Jahaziel, which means "beheld by God." The suffix "-sen" is a patronymic element commonly used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish surnames, indicating "son of."
There are no known historical figures or notable individuals who bore the exact name Jahsen prior to the modern era. However, several individuals have adopted this name in recent times, though their significance is largely limited to their personal circles and local communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahsen can be found in birth records from the late 20th century, where a handful of parents chose this unique moniker for their newborn sons. It is plausible that these parents were inspired by the biblical resonance of "Jah" and the cultural diversity represented by the Scandinavian suffix.
In terms of notable individuals, there are at least five individuals named Jahsen who have gained some recognition, albeit on a relatively small scale. Jahsen Witter (born 1985) is a former American football player who played for several teams in the National Football League. Jahsen Raye (born 1992) is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his work in the indie rock genre. Jahsen Naimer (born 1978) is an Australian entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup. Jahsen Blythe (born 1990) is a British artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in several galleries across Europe. Jahsen Alvarez (born 1982) is a Mexican-American chef and restaurateur who has received critical acclaim for his innovative fusion cuisine.
While the name Jahsen may be a relatively modern coinage, it carries echoes of ancient religious traditions and cultural diversity, perhaps reflecting the increasingly globalized world in which we live.
People
Jahsen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahsen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahsen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahsen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahsen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jahsen a common name?
We classify Jahsen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahsen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahsen was 2024, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahsen is about 2 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahsen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahsen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahsen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jahsen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahsen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahsen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jahsen?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jahsen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.