Jordi
Jordi is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Jordi is the Catalan form of the name George, derived from Greek elements meaning earth worker or farmer. It is traditionally popular in Catalonia and Spain, and has maintained a steady, modest presence as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,429 babies in the United States have been named Jordi since 1880. It ranks #2188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1413.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.1 %)
- TX (18.3 %)
- NY (18 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NJ (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 600 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,079 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,163 |
| 2020-2029 | 525 |
Famous people named Jordi
- Jordi Alba: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Jordi Savall: Musician, Conductor
- Jordi Mollà: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Saint Jordi's Day (Diada de Sant Jordi) on April 23 is a major cultural holiday in Catalonia, celebrated by giving roses and books.
- Jordi shares its root with George, Georg, and Giorgio, originating from the Greek name Georgios.