Jordon
Jordon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or to descend.
Origin and history
Jordon is a variant spelling of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name Yarden meaning 'flowing down' or 'descend'. It historically refers to the Jordan River in the Middle East. While less common than the classic spelling, Jordon has been steadily used as a masculine given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
13,762 babies in the United States have been named Jordon since 1880. It ranks #1014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1687.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 118 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,450 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,477 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,139 |
| 2020-2029 | 240 |
Famous people named Jordon
- Jordon Ibe: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Jordon Crawford: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Jordy, Jordie
Fun facts
- Jordon is an alternative spelling of the traditional biblical name Jordan.
- The name directly references the Jordan River, which flows between Jordan and Israel.