Jordan

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Jordan was most popular in 1990, when 22,094 American babies were given the name — ranking #28 that year. In 2025 it ranked #189, with 3,235 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 536,795 people named Jordan.

Jordan over time

Births per year. The dot marks Jordan’s peak in 1990. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "to flow down", the river

Names that peaked alongside Jordan

Kyle
Elizabeth
Stephanie
Megan
Anthony
Courtney

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org