Jordynn
Jordynn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowing down or to descend.
Origin and history
Jordynn is a contemporary American feminine spelling variant of Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew river name Yarden. The name traditionally refers to the Jordan River and carries the meaning of flowing down or descending. In the United States, this modern spelling with 'y' and double 'n' gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
5,120 babies in the United States have been named Jordynn since 1880. It ranks #2428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1469.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 434 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,106 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,930 |
| 2020-2029 | 637 |
Nicknames
Jordy, Jo, Jori
Fun facts
- The root name originates from the Hebrew verb yarad, meaning to descend or flow down.
- The usage of 'y' and 'nn' reflects late 20th-century U.S. naming trends towards unique stylistic variations.