Jordan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: To flow down or descend
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #131 in 2025 with 2,732 babies born.
History: Jordan derives from the Hebrew 'Yarden,' meaning to flow down or descend, referring to the River Jordan, which flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. The river is sacred in Christianity as the site of Jesus's baptism, and Crusaders brought the name to Europe after the Middle Ages. Jordan has been used for both boys and girls in the United States since the late 20th century, boosted by basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Famous people named Jordan: Michael Jordan (basketball player), Jordan Peele (director)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Jordan? About 1 in 1,029 babies born in 2025 were named Jordan, or roughly 8.9 per day in the United States.
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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?
Jordan ranked #131 in 2025 — given to 2,732 babies that year.
When was Jordan most popular?
Jordan peaked in 1990 with 16,137 babies registered that year.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Jordan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 75% of Jordans are boys and 25% are girls.
Is the name Jordan rising or falling in popularity?
Jordan has risen 306 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #437 in 2020 to #131 in 2025.
How long has Jordan been recorded?
Jordan appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.