gender neutral
Jordan
flowing down
About Jordan
A name that transcends traditional gender boundaries with remarkable ease. Picture a child who grows into someone athletic, intellectual, and deeply principled—this name accommodates all these possibilities. The biblical and geographical associations lend it a timeless quality that never feels dated. It's been consistently used across decades without becoming trendy or oversaturated. Consider how it sounds in professional settings: strong, credible, trustworthy. Then imagine it on a playground: friendly, approachable, fun. This versatility is rare and valuable. The name suggests balance—not too formal, not too casual. It photographs well, looks elegant on paper, and sounds pleasant in every accent. For parents wanting a name that won't limit their daughter's path in life, this represents security and openness simultaneously.
Popularity of the Name Jordan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #785 | ||||
| 1979 | #622 | ||||
| 1980 | #517 | ||||
| 1981 | #442 | ||||
| 1982 | #453 | ||||
| 1983 | #431 | ||||
| 1984 | #381 | ||||
| 1985 | #257 | ||||
| 1986 | #135 | #197 | |||
| 1987 | #146 | #213 | |||
| 1988 | #136 | #323 | |||
| 1989 | #72 | #200 | #474 | ||
| 1990 | #59 | #62 | #308 | ||
| 1991 | #62 | #57 | #200 | #144 | |
| 1992 | #63 | #56 | #253 | #135 | |
| 1993 | #58 | #69 | #227 | #103 | |
| 1994 | #52 | #75 | #217 | #128 | |
| 1995 | #50 | #88 | #234 | #122 | |
| 1996 | #49 | #69 | #214 | #130 | |
| 1997 | #40 | #105 | #105 | #206 | #92 |
| 1998 | #42 | #69 | #71 | #106 | #77 |
| 1999 | #48 | #79 | #99 | #108 | #81 |
| 2000 | #50 | #83 | #149 | #136 | #108 |
| 2001 | #47 | #101 | #76 | #168 | #85 |
| 2002 | #45 | #201 | #114 | #271 | #80 |
| 2003 | #48 | #287 | #75 | #304 | #93 |
| 2004 | #71 | #553 | #82 | #84 | |
| 2005 | #86 | #985 | #98 | #773 | #126 |
| 2006 | #97 | #105 | #164 | ||
| 2007 | #100 | #170 | #943 | #152 | |
| 2008 | #128 | #121 | #798 | #199 | |
| 2009 | #150 | #151 | #272 | ||
| 2010 | #178 | #356 | #275 | ||
| 2011 | #196 | #353 | |||
| 2012 | #221 | #273 | #304 | ||
| 2013 | #260 | #346 | #466 | ||
| 2014 | #246 | #254 | #458 | ||
| 2015 | #262 | #308 | #489 | ||
| 2016 | #288 | #401 | #525 | ||
| 2017 | #355 | #354 | #499 | ||
| 2018 | #374 | #259 | #492 | ||
| 2019 | #400 | #424 | #522 | ||
| 2020 | #437 | #614 | |||
| 2021 | #425 | #350 | #698 | ||
| 2022 | #500 | #443 | #634 | ||
| 2023 | #498 | #379 | #612 | ||
| 2024 | #538 | ||||
| 2025 | #584 | #889 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jordan
Names Similar to Jordan
Nicknames for Jordan
- Jo
- Jordy
- Jordie
- Dani
Famous People Named Jordan
| Jordan Pruitt | American singer-songwriter |
| Jordan Hinson | American actress |
| Jordan Ladd | American actress |
| Jordan Todosey | Canadian actress |
| Jordan Harkins | American golfer |
| Jordan Hébert | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Jordan Ziff | American guitarist |
| Jordan Panayiotou | Cypriot long jumper |
| Jordan Zunic | Australian professional golfer |
| Jordan Greenway | American ice hockey player |
| Jordan Carson | American television personality |
| Jordan Staal | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Jordan Gavaris | Canadian actor |
| Jordan Hupp | American basketball player |
| Jordan Gilbert | American esports player |
| Jordan Mabin | American football player |
| Jordan Lyles | American baseball player |
| Jordan Whittington | American football player |
| Jordan Jaric | American model and performer |
Characters Named Jordan
| Jordan Cavanaugh | From the TV series "Crossing Jordan" |
| Jordan Baker | From F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" |
| Jordan Shaw | From the TV series "Chuck" |
| Jordan Manning | From the movie "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" |
| Jordan Radcliffe | From the TV series "Student Bodies" |
| Jordan Landers | From the TV series "Life Is Wild" |
| Jordan Collier | From the TV series "The 4400" |
| Jordan Parrish | From the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Jordan Chase | From the TV series "Dexter" |
| Jordan McKee | From the movie "Radio Rebel" |
| Jordan Dupree | From the movie "Her Best Move" |
| Jordan Sullivan | From the movie "Out of the Furnace" |
| Jordan White | From the TV series "The Fosters" |
| Jordan Armstrong | From the TV series "Neighbours" |
| Jordan Leigh-Jenson | From the TV series "As the Bell Rings" |
| Jordan Berkley | From the TV series "Second Noah" |