Jordan
Jordan first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1990, when 16,137 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,732.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jordan popular?
Declining Jordan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
| 2020s | 21,955 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 64,530 | |
| 2000s | 101,187 | |
| 1990s | 144,756 | |
| 1980s | 57,172 | |
| 1970s | 5,449 | |
| 1960s | 1,851 | |
| 1950s | 1,189 | |
| 1940s | 690 | |
| 1930s | 770 | |
| 1920s | 854 | |
| 1910s | 395 | |
| 1900s | 123 | |
| 1890s | 117 | |
| 1880s | 158 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jordan mean?
From the River Jordan, Hebrew Yarden, derived from the root y-r-d 'to go down, descend, flow down' - describing the river's descent. Long used as a given name, originally for those baptised in or with water from the Jordan.
Nicknames for Jordan
- Jordy
Variants & spellings
- Jordyn
- Jorden
- Jordane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan means To flow down, descend. From the River Jordan, Hebrew Yarden, derived from the root y-r-d 'to go down, descend, flow down' - describing the river's descent. Long used as a given name, originally for those baptised in or with water from the Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Jordan?
Jordan is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Jordan?
Jordan is pronounced “JOR-dan.”
Is Jordan a boy or a girl name?
Jordan is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Jordan a popular name right now?
Jordan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1990 peak.
How popular is the name Jordan?
In 2025, Jordan ranked #131 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jordan most popular?
Jordan was most popular in 1990, when about 16,137 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jordan?
Common nicknames for Jordan include Jordy.
What names are similar to Jordan?
Names similar to Jordan include Riley, Quinn, Reese, Morgan.
What names go well with Jordan?
hebrew names that pair well with Jordan include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.