Jordan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOR-duhn · 2 syllables
Jordan means “to flow down”, from Hebrew.
From Latin Iordanes, from Ancient Greek (Iordanes), from Biblical Hebrew (yarden, “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.
- Meaning
- to flow down
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JOR-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #131
- US babies a year
- about 5,601 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Jordan?
Jordan was the #131 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,235 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #131 |
| England & Wales | #220 |
| Scotland | #143 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #178 |
| France | #528 |
| Canada | #111 |
| Australia | #58 |
How old are people named Jordan?
Half of US adults named Jordan are older than 30; most are between 19 and 43. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jordan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jordan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jordan
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jordan
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan means “to flow down”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Jordan?
Jordan is pronounced JOR-duhn.
How popular is the name Jordan?
Jordan was the #131 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,235 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Jordan?
Half of US adults named Jordan are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 43.