Jordyn
Jordyn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or to descend.
Origin and history
Jordyn is a modern feminine spelling variant of Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yarden meaning 'flowing down' or 'descend'. Historically associated with the Jordan River in the Middle East, the name gained popular usage in the late 20th century. In the United States, Jordyn has established a consistent presence as a favored contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
62,171 babies in the United States have been named Jordyn since 1880. It ranks #517 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #257.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 649 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,591 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,999 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,748 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,176 |
Famous people named Jordyn
- Jordyn Wieber: Gymnast, Coach
- Jordyn Woods: Model, Influencer
- Jordyn Adams: Baseball player
Nicknames
Jori, Jo, Jordy
Fun facts
- The 'y' spelling gained strong momentum in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s as a distinctly feminine alternative to Jordan.
- The name originally referred to the Holy Land's principal river, used as a baptismal name during the Middle Ages after Crusaders brought back river water.