Jordyn Unisex

Popularity: #851 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOR-din / /ˈdʒɔːrdɪn/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: flowing down; Hebrew: to descend

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jordyn is a modern variation of the name Jordan, which has biblical roots. It is derived from the River Jordan, a significant geographical feature in the Bible. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to boys.

Trend Summary

Jordyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s, particularly among boys.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jordon
  • Jordynne

International Variants

  • Jordão (Portuguese)
  • Jordie (English)

Famous people named Jordyn

Jordyn Woods is an American model and social media influencer known for her work in the fashion industry.

Jordyn Wieber is a retired American gymnast who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Jordyn Pruitt is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her music career and participation in reality television.

Jordyn L. is a notable figure in the world of competitive cheerleading.

Fictional characters named Jordyn

Jordyn is a character in the series 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager', known for her complex relationships.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jordyn was first seen in the United States in 1985. Jordyn has ranked as high as #982 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jordyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jordyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
44%
MO 5
28%
OH 5
28%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19858
19865
19877
19887
198924
199022
199140
199242
199357
199473
199564
199694
1997100
1998120
1999124
2000129
2001169
2002148
2003157
2004182
2005188
2006264
2007285
2008303
2009334
2010371
2011357
2012265
2013255
2014242
2015214
2016200
2017168
2018147
2019150
2020102
2021107
2022128
2023102
202473