Names Starting With J
UnisexHebrew#79 in 2025
Jordan
Jordan is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “to flow down; descend.” It ranked #79 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JOR-dan
meaning & origin
The name Jordan means “to flow down; descend.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Yarden, the name of the river that flows down from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, where Jesus was baptized. It became a gender-neutral given name in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
popularity over time
#692020
#722021
#752022
#772023
#792024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #79 |
| 2023 | #77 |
| 2022 | #75 |
| 2021 | #72 |
| 2020 | #69 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Jordan
- Michael Jordan (basketball player)
- Jordan Peele (filmmaker)
- Jordan Baker (The Great Gatsby character)
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