Jordan
boy name#131 in 2025Jordan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #26 in 1997, ranks #131 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#131
rank today
#26
peak (1997)
2,732
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #491 |
| 1890s | #618 |
| 1900s | #741 |
| 1910s | #872 |
| 1920s | #707 |
| 1930s | #691 |
| 1940s | #784 |
| 1950s | #699 |
| 1960s | #574 |
| 1970s | #372 |
| 1980s | #75 |
| 1990s | #29 |
| 2000s | #42 |
| 2010s | #61 |
| 2020s | #99 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jordan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 388,000 people named Jordan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jordan alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jordan in 2025?
- Jordan ranks #131 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,732 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jordan most popular?
- Jordan peaked in 1997, reaching #26 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jordan with classmates?
- Jordan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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