Jordan
Meaning: To flow down or descend
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Australia: #59
Total births: 11,236
History: Jordan surged in the 1990s as a unisex name embraced in Australia. The name carries athletic, competitive energy — fitting for a country obsessed with sport. Jordan represents the generation of Australians named for American cultural influence — Michael Jordan's shadow reached all the way to Australia.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #90 |
| Babies named Jordan in 2025 | 94 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,236 |
| Peak year | 1994 (653 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1985–2025 (40 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 40 spots |
Frequently asked about Jordan
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan means “To flow down or descend” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jordan?
Jordan has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “To flow down or descend”.
How popular is Jordan in Australia?
Jordan ranked #90 in Australia in 2025 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Jordan most popular?
Jordan peaked in 1994 with 653 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Jordan is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jordans in registered births are male.
Is the name Jordan rising or falling in popularity?
Jordan has fallen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #50 in 2020 to #90 in 2025.
How long has Jordan been recorded in Australia?
Jordan appears in birth records in Australia across 40 years — from 1985 through 2025.