Jordan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOR-dən / /ˈdʒɔːrdən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to flow down' or 'descend'; English: derived from a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jordan has biblical origins, referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is predominantly used for boys.
Trend Summary
Jordan has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jordy
- Jordie
International Variants
- Jourdain (French)
- Jordão (Portuguese)
- Jordán (Spanish)
Famous people named Jordan
Jordan Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his work on 'Key & Peele' and the film 'Get Out.'.
Jordan Hinson is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Eureka.'.
Jordan Spieth is a professional golfer who has won multiple major championships.
Fictional characters named Jordan
Jordan Baker is a character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' known for her beauty and cynicism.
Jordan Chase is a character in the television series 'Dexter,' portrayed as a charismatic and manipulative antagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jordan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jordan has ranked as high as #43 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jordan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jordan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 423 | |
TX | 360 | |
FL | 260 | |
NY | 181 | |
IL | 135 | |
GA | 127 | |
OH | 110 | |
PA | 107 | |
NC | 98 | |
VA | 87 | |
MI | 84 | |
AZ | 80 | |
MN | 69 | |
MA | 68 | |
WI | 67 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 23 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 17 |
1884 | 25 |
1885 | 17 |
1886 | 9 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 18 |
1889 | 7 |
1891 | 12 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 16 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 11 |
1898 | 7 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 11 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 6 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 9 |
1906 | 9 |
1907 | 13 |
1908 | 13 |
1909 | 20 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 12 |
1912 | 31 |
1913 | 41 |
1914 | 53 |
1915 | 62 |
1916 | 36 |
1917 | 53 |
1918 | 46 |
1919 | 48 |
1920 | 75 |
1921 | 79 |
1922 | 54 |
1923 | 87 |
1924 | 96 |
1925 | 98 |
1926 | 90 |
1927 | 96 |
1928 | 89 |
1929 | 90 |
1930 | 78 |
1931 | 102 |
1932 | 76 |
1933 | 79 |
1934 | 86 |
1935 | 78 |
1936 | 68 |
1937 | 71 |
1938 | 65 |
1939 | 67 |
1940 | 57 |
1941 | 63 |
1942 | 63 |
1943 | 78 |
1944 | 77 |
1945 | 66 |
1946 | 72 |
1947 | 72 |
1948 | 68 |
1949 | 74 |
1950 | 69 |
1951 | 75 |
1952 | 82 |
1953 | 97 |
1954 | 109 |
1955 | 106 |
1956 | 101 |
1957 | 207 |
1958 | 185 |
1959 | 158 |
1960 | 137 |
1961 | 188 |
1962 | 183 |
1963 | 154 |
1964 | 164 |
1965 | 180 |
1966 | 213 |
1967 | 222 |
1968 | 188 |
1969 | 223 |
1970 | 280 |
1971 | 289 |
1972 | 257 |
1973 | 304 |
1974 | 368 |
1975 | 398 |
1976 | 517 |
1977 | 649 |
1978 | 979 |
1979 | 1,411 |
1980 | 1,620 |
1981 | 2,924 |
1982 | 3,535 |
1983 | 4,015 |
1984 | 4,540 |
1985 | 5,461 |
1986 | 7,304 |
1987 | 8,406 |
1988 | 8,490 |
1989 | 10,884 |
1990 | 16,137 |
1991 | 16,020 |
1992 | 14,032 |
1993 | 14,755 |
1994 | 14,161 |
1995 | 13,573 |
1996 | 13,852 |
1997 | 14,761 |
1998 | 14,410 |
1999 | 13,051 |
2000 | 12,168 |
2001 | 10,815 |
2002 | 11,152 |
2003 | 10,330 |
2004 | 9,560 |
2005 | 9,398 |
2006 | 9,935 |
2007 | 10,060 |
2008 | 9,098 |
2009 | 8,669 |
2010 | 8,253 |
2011 | 8,096 |
2012 | 7,827 |
2013 | 7,219 |
2014 | 6,899 |
2015 | 6,325 |
2016 | 5,674 |
2017 | 5,169 |
2018 | 4,700 |
2019 | 4,340 |
2020 | 4,283 |
2021 | 4,023 |
2022 | 3,914 |
2023 | 3,651 |
2024 | 3,326 |