What does the name Jordan mean?

The name Jordan means "Down-flowing".

What is the origin of the name Jordan?

Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 559 babies were named Jordan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jordan is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 559 ↘

All-Time Total: 135,084

Peak Year: 1997

Jordan is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning "descend" or "flow down." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yarden.

Girl names closely related to Jordan

Abigail Zoey Lily Holly Olivia Layla Audrey Zara

Boy names closely related to Jordan

Benjamin Andrew Caleb Dillon Richard Brian Isaac Marcus

Names with similar meaning to Jordan

Jorden Jordin Jordon Jordyn Jordynn

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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