Jordan is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #10 in 1998 with 5,158 recorded births. This places Jordan in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Very Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,750 births ranking #11. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 10.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 60 boys born was named Jordan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jordan comes from the name of the River Jordan and is usually linked with the idea of descending or flowing down. It has long worked as a strong, flexible name with biblical depth and broad modern appeal.
The name first spread through Christian use of the holy river and later became a popular given name in English-speaking countries. It now feels fully mainstream and works easily across both boys' and girls' naming in some regions.