Jordin
Jordin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or to descend.
Origin and history
Jordin is a modern variant spelling of the traditional name Jordan, derived from the Hebrew Yarden. It refers to the Jordan River, which flows between Jordan and Israel. While used for both boys and girls, Jordin remains a less common contemporary choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,482 babies in the United States have been named Jordin since 1880. It ranks #2599 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- TX (19.1 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- GA (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 502 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,089 |
| 2010-2019 | 662 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Nicknames
Jordy, Jord
Fun facts
- Jordin emerged as a contemporary alternative to Jordan, popularized partly by modern naming trends.
- The name directly references the Jordan River, an important geographic and historical landmark.