Jordan is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #37 in 2002 with 11,152 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 14,761 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 174 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.