Jorden
Jorden is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To flow down or descend.
Origin and history
Jorden is a phonetic variant of the traditional Hebrew name Jordan. It derives from the Hebrew word Yarden, meaning to flow down or descend, referring to the Jordan River. In the United States, it is a moderately used alternative spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
7,030 babies in the United States have been named Jorden since 1880. It ranks #1435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1621.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.2 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 22 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 411 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,635 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,686 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,897 |
| 2020-2029 | 306 |
Famous people named Jorden
- Jorden van Foreest: Chess Grandmaster
Nicknames
Jordy, Jordan, Jord
Fun facts
- Jorden emerged as a modern phonetic alternative to the classic biblical name Jordan.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Jordan River in the Middle East.