Jordon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOR-dən / /ˈdʒɔːrdən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: to flow down; English: descendant of Jordan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jordon is derived from the Hebrew word 'Yarden,' which means 'to flow down' and is associated with the Jordan River. The river holds significant religious importance in Judaism and Christianity. Jordon has also been used as a surname and has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name has various spellings, including Jordan and Jordon, which have emerged over time.
Trend Summary
Jordon has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jordan
- Jordy
International Variants
- Jordão (Portuguese)
- Jordie (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jordon was first seen in the United States in 1888. Jordon has ranked as high as #629 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jordon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jordon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 63 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 123 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1983 | 171 |
| 1984 | 179 |
| 1985 | 243 |
| 1986 | 318 |
| 1987 | 355 |
| 1988 | 367 |
| 1989 | 486 |
| 1990 | 693 |
| 1991 | 716 |
| 1992 | 561 |
| 1993 | 561 |
| 1994 | 526 |
| 1995 | 525 |
| 1996 | 519 |
| 1997 | 564 |
| 1998 | 539 |
| 1999 | 525 |
| 2000 | 508 |
| 2001 | 428 |
| 2002 | 400 |
| 2003 | 396 |
| 2004 | 354 |
| 2005 | 310 |
| 2006 | 289 |
| 2007 | 306 |
| 2008 | 260 |
| 2009 | 225 |
| 2010 | 202 |
| 2011 | 167 |
| 2012 | 162 |
| 2013 | 118 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 36 |