Jordan is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #72 in 1998 with 774 recorded births. This places Jordan in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 774 births ranking #72. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 108.1%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 374 girls born was named Jordan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.