Jordan
Jordan derives from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning "to flow down" or "descend," referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East. This biblical name has been used across cultures and religions, carrying both spiritual significance and geographical heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,494. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 8,096
- 2012: 7,828
- 2013: 7,220
- 2014: 6,903
- 2015: 6,327
- 2016: 5,680
- 2017: 5,176
- 2018: 4,703
- 2019: 4,344
- 2020: 4,287
- 2021: 4,026
- 2022: 3,919
- 2023: 3,655
- 2024: 3,336
- 2025: 2,732
- 2026 (projected): 2,494
Good to Know
- •Unisex name that peaked for boys in the 1990s
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong association with basketball icon Michael Jordan
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Michael Jordan
Basketball legend and entrepreneur
Jordan Peele
Filmmaker and comedian
Jordan Spieth
Professional golfer
Jordan Fisher
Actor and singer
Statistics
401,196
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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