Jordin
Jordin is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To flow down, descend.
Origin and history
Jordin is a modern spelling variant of Jordan, which stems from the Hebrew river name Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It gained visibility in the U.S. in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by modern spelling trends and pop culture figures like singer Jordin Sparks. Today it remains a moderately given female name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,413 babies in the United States have been named Jordin since 1880. It ranks #2641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1969.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,033 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,898 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,167 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Famous people named Jordin
- Jordin Sparks: Singer, Actress
- Jordin Canada: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Jordie, Jordi
Fun facts
- The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew verb 'yarad', referring to the downward flow of the Jordan River toward the Dead Sea.
- The name experienced heightened visibility in the mid-2000s following American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.