Jordan
Jordan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ · /ˈd͡ʒoːdən/
Meaning and origin of Jordan
- A unisex given name from Hebrew.
- A male given name from Hebrew; in the Middle Ages given to children baptized with Jordan water brought by crusaders.
- A female given name from Hebrew, of mid-20th century and later usage.
- A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name.
Etymology
From Latin Iordanēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs), from Biblical Hebrew יַרְדֵּן (yardén, “Jordan (river)”). Doublet of Yarden. The area in Hong Kong is named after Jordan station, which is named after Jordan Road, which in turn is named after Sir John Jordan.
How popular is Jordan?
Since 1880, 135,599 girls and 401,196 boys in the U.S. have been named Jordan (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #26 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #131 for boys, with 3,235 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jordan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jordan
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Jordan FAQ
What does the name Jordan mean?
A unisex given name from Hebrew. A male given name from Hebrew; in the Middle Ages given to children baptized with Jordan water brought by crusaders. A female given name from Hebrew, of mid-20th century and later usage. A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name. From Latin Iordanēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs), from Biblical Hebrew יַרְדֵּן (yardén, “Jordan (river)”). Doublet of Yarden. The area in Hong Kong is named after Jordan station, which is named after Jordan Road, which in turn is named after Sir John Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Jordan?
Jordan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jordan?
Since 1880, 135,599 girls and 401,196 boys in the U.S. have been named Jordan (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #26 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #131 for boys, with 3,235 babies given the name.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Jordan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (135,599 girls and 401,196 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.