Jordan is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2575 in 2024 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 774 births ranking #72. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 97.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 25,800 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.