US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Jen is more commonly given to girls than boys in the United States, and has been growing in popularity in recent decades. There are approximately 300 people named Jen in the US today.
The name Jen's root letters are JN.
With the exception of the JM names, there are more people in the United States with a JN name than any other. This extraordinary popularity may be a tribute to the letter J’s ability to impart a sense of integrity, but the fact that these names also fall under the influence of the negative letter N is an indication of some dark secret, or a reflection of the Jens’ occasional forays into self-doubt. Because these are people who have likely been treated since childhood as part of the in-crowd, they have extraordinarily levels of self-confidence and equally resolute backbones. Since words ending with the high-pitched Y or IE tend to denote the emotional expressiveness found in silly, goofy, funny, happy, sunny, and zany, The Jeanies, Johnnys, and Janeys of the world are somewhat more approachable than the Johns, Joans and Junes.
Like most people whose names begin with the letter J, Jens have a strong sense of justice and will think nothing of putting themselves at personal disadvantage when they think they’re doing the right thing. If your JN friend happens to be a politician (as many J-named people are), he or she would be neither a hawk nor a dove: your JN friend is likely to be an owl. They are driven by the strong spiritual belief that the universe will take care of itself (as long as we take care of each other) and you can always count on them for clearheaded counsel. But remember, as much as the JN will be your staunch defender in times of trouble, he or she will be just as dangerous an enemy if you contradict their definition of fair play.
When it comes to their work lives, Jens aren’t going to be satisfied unless they feel they’re making a difference. But whether they own their own businesses or working as artists, they’re happiest when they’re making the rules. These capable people have a propensity to take the lead in both their social and professional lives, and though hardly tyrannical, it’s not unlike them to put their foot down with a heavy hand when they sense their integrity has been challenged. If Jens have an Achilles heel, it has to be their stubborn streak (a consequence of believing that they really know how the world works). But Jens mellow well with age and friends and business associates are happy to learn that the Jens’ assertive– even hardheaded – nature rarely condenses into outright aggression.
Jens crave companionship and shine in relationships when their mates meet their internal criteria. They function best with steady spouses who aren’t addicted to constant change but will probably be disappointments to lovers looking for fluffy expressions of romance. These are dignified, rather introspective individuals, who simply don’t have much time for games. Jens are into the nitty-gritty: nest building, upward-mobility, child rearing, and retirement plans.
