Behrens is a surname of Germanic origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Politics/social
Alice Behrens (1885–1952), British Girl Guide
Betty Behrens (1904–1989), British historian
Katja Behrens (1942–2021), German writer and translator
Heidi Behrens-Benedict (born 1948), American politician
Manfred Behrens (born 1956), German politician
Rob Behrens (born 1952), UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Design and arts