How Many People Are Named Jordan?
people in the United States are named Jordan
1 in 627 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
22,094 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down". In the New Testament John the Baptist baptizes Jesus Christ in its waters, and it was adopted as a personal name in Europe after crusaders brought water back from the river to baptize their children. There may have been some influence from the Germanic name JORDANES, notably borne by a 6th-century Gothic historian.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 24.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Jordan"
- 3,885 babies were named Jordan in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1990
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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