Jordan
From Latin Iordanēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs), from Biblical Hebrew יַרְדֵּן (yardén, “Jordan (river)”).
Every Jordan since 1880 — 536,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jordan
Jordan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #131 in 2025 with 2,732 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 536,795 American babies have been named Jordan — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 22,094 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jordan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jordan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 503 | #584 | 2,732 | #131 |
| 2024 | 565 | #538 | 3,336 | #104 |
| 2023 | 617 | #498 | 3,655 | #96 |
| 2022 | 632 | #500 | 3,919 | #92 |
| 2021 | 741 | #425 | 4,026 | #88 |
| 2020 | 703 | #437 | 4,287 | #82 |
| 2019 | 773 | #400 | 4,344 | #89 |
| 2018 | 836 | #374 | 4,703 | #80 |
| 2017 | 893 | #355 | 5,176 | #73 |
| 2016 | 1,124 | #288 | 5,680 | #65 |
| 2015 | 1,219 | #262 | 6,327 | #59 |
| 2014 | 1,314 | #246 | 6,903 | #55 |
| 2013 | 1,239 | #260 | 7,220 | #53 |
| 2012 | 1,423 | #221 | 7,828 | #48 |
| 2011 | 1,638 | #196 | 8,096 | #46 |
| 2010 | 1,728 | #178 | 8,253 | #46 |
| 2009 | 2,096 | #150 | 8,669 | #45 |
| 2008 | 2,652 | #128 | 9,099 | #48 |
| 2007 | 3,332 | #100 | 10,060 | #44 |
| 2006 | 3,547 | #97 | 9,935 | #46 |
| 2005 | 3,696 | #86 | 9,398 | #46 |
| 2004 | 4,447 | #71 | 9,560 | #43 |
| 2003 | 5,650 | #48 | 10,331 | #38 |
| 2002 | 6,152 | #45 | 11,152 | #37 |
| 2001 | 5,803 | #47 | 10,815 | #39 |
| 2000 | 5,809 | #50 | 12,168 | #36 |
| 1995 | 6,481 | #50 | 13,574 | #29 |
| 1990 | 5,957 | #59 | 16,137 | #29 |
| 1985 | 975 | #257 | 5,460 | #62 |
| 1980 | 372 | #517 | 1,619 | #160 |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,504 | 397 | #394 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,575 | 280 | #486 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,518 | 180 | #570 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,987 | 137 | #670 |
| 1955 | — | — | 106 | #712 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,512 | 69 | #823 |
| 1945 | — | — | 66 | #758 |
| 1940 | — | — | 57 | #832 |
| 1935 | — | — | 78 | #683 |
| 1930 | — | — | 78 | #706 |
| 1925 | — | — | 98 | #641 |
| 1920 | — | — | 75 | #764 |
| 1915 | — | — | 62 | #764 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #901 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #878 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #819 |
| 1895 | — | — | 26 | #374 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #452 |
| 1880 | — | — | 23 | #359 |
Famous people named Jordan
- Jordan Belfort Extremist · b. 1962
- Jordan of Saxony Writer · 1190–1237
- Jordan Peterson Psychologist · b. 1962
- Jordan Peele Comedian · b. 1979
- Jordan Chan Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jordan mean?
From Latin Iordanēs, from Ancient Greek Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs), from Biblical Hebrew יַרְדֵּן (yardén, “Jordan (river)”).
How popular is the name Jordan in 2025?
Jordan ranked #131 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,732 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jordan?
536,795 babies have been named Jordan in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jordan most popular?
Jordan peaked in 1990, when 22,094 newborns received the name.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Jordan is used for both: about 25% of babies named Jordan have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Jordan rising or falling?
Jordan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jordan?
Well-known people named Jordan include Jordan Belfort (extremist), Jordan of Saxony (writer), Jordan Peterson (psychologist).