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Jenson First Name Meaning

Jenson is a male first name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Son Of Jens." It is derived from the English language patronymic surname, indicating "son of Jen," with Jen being a shortened form of Old French Jehan, which means John. The name may also be associated with the surnames Jensen or Jenssen, and is sometimes used as a given name. Notable individuals with the name Jenson include Jenson Button, a British racing driver, and Nicolas Jenson, a French engraver and typographer. Additionally, the name has various alternate spellings, including the German/Danish variant, Jensen. Jenson is a versatile name with historical and contemporary significance, and it has been associated with individuals from diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, and academia.

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How popular Jenson first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Jenson first name (1880 - Now)

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Famous people with Jenson first name

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Jenson Button

Jenson Button, born on January 19, 1980, in Frome, Somerset, is a renowned British racing driver with an impressive career in Formula One. He started his karting journey at the young age of eight and quickly progressed to car racing, excelling in the British Formula Ford Championship and the British Formula 3 Championship. Button's Formula One career began with Williams in 2000, and he subsequently drove for teams such as Benetton, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and McLaren. Notably, he clinched the World Drivers' Championship in 2009 with Brawn GP and secured 15 Grand Prix victories across 18 seasons. His success continued as he moved to McLaren and later made a one-off return at the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix. Post his Formula One career, Button achieved further success, becoming champion of the 2018 Super GT Series and competing part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. His achievements include 15 race wins, 50 podium finishes, and 1,235 championship points in Formula One. Beyond racing, Button's early fascination with motorsport, inspired by his father's rallycross pursuits, laid the foundation for his remarkable journey to becoming a celebrated racing icon.

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