Jordon Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOR-dən //ˈdʒɔːrdən//
Origin: 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 descend" or "to flow down." This etymology is linked to the Jordan River, a significant geographical and spiritual landmark in the biblical narrative. The river's name is mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Hebrew Bible, where it serves as a boundary and a site of important events, such as the Israelites' crossing into the Promised Land.
The name transitioned into Greek as "Iordanes" and later into Latin as "Iordanis," which were used in early Christian texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible completed in the late 4th century. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jordon, along with its variants, began to appear in various forms across Europe, particularly in France and England.
The name was sometimes adopted by Christians as a baptismal name, symbolizing the act of baptism itself, as the Jordan River is famously associated with the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. The name gained further prominence in the 12th century, when the Crusaders traveled to the Holy Land and returned with stories and names that reflected their experiences.
Culturally, the name Jordon carries connotations of spiritual significance and connection to the biblical narrative. It has been used in various forms, including Jordan, Jordon, and even Jorden, each reflecting regional linguistic variations.
The name's association with the Jordan River has made it a symbol of purification and renewal in Christian traditions. Additionally, the name has been embraced in various cultures, often linked to themes of strength and resilience, which have contributed to its enduring presence in the lexicon of names.
Famous people named Jordon
In this section, you will find notable people named Jordon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jordon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jordon Ibe is a professional footballer best known for playing with Liverpool, Bournemouth, and the England U21 team.
Jordon Fisher is an actor and singer best known for Liv and Maddie, Teen Beach Movie, and Dancing with the Stars.
Jordon Thomas is a professional football player best known for playing with the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets.
Fictional characters named Jordon
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Jordon is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. He is a skilled warrior who plays a significant role in the story's conflict and character development.
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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 #623 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Jordon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jordon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jordon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jordon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2022 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2020 | 61 | 56 | 5 |
| 2019 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2018 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2017 | 70 | 62 | 8 |
| 2016 | 89 | 83 | 6 |
| 2015 | 105 | 99 | 6 |
| 2014 | 118 | 112 | 6 |
| 2013 | 131 | 118 | 13 |
| 2012 | 173 | 162 | 11 |
| 2011 | 181 | 167 | 14 |
| 2010 | 216 | 202 | 14 |
| 2009 | 247 | 226 | 21 |
| 2008 | 286 | 260 | 26 |
| 2007 | 332 | 306 | 26 |
| 2006 | 316 | 289 | 27 |
| 2005 | 352 | 310 | 42 |
| 2004 | 390 | 354 | 36 |
| 2003 | 457 | 396 | 61 |
| 2002 | 459 | 400 | 59 |
| 2001 | 494 | 428 | 66 |
| 2000 | 590 | 508 | 82 |
| 1999 | 587 | 525 | 62 |
| 1998 | 622 | 539 | 83 |
| 1997 | 670 | 564 | 106 |
| 1996 | 633 | 519 | 114 |
| 1995 | 615 | 525 | 90 |
| 1994 | 612 | 526 | 86 |
| 1993 | 654 | 561 | 93 |
| 1992 | 668 | 561 | 107 |
| 1991 | 849 | 716 | 133 |
| 1990 | 810 | 693 | 117 |
| 1989 | 574 | 486 | 88 |
| 1988 | 415 | 367 | 48 |
| 1987 | 405 | 355 | 50 |
| 1986 | 372 | 318 | 54 |
| 1985 | 268 | 243 | 25 |
| 1984 | 190 | 179 | 11 |
| 1983 | 178 | 171 | 7 |
| 1982 | 144 | 131 | 13 |
| 1981 | 140 | 123 | 17 |
| 1980 | 85 | 77 | 8 |
| 1979 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1978 | 43 | 38 | 5 |
| 1977 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1976 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1975 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1974 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1972 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1971 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1968 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1952 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1946 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1940 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1939 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1936 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1933 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1932 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1931 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1930 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1928 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1925 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1922 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1921 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1915 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1888 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Jordon (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |