Jorden
Meaningflowing down · English form of Jordan
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #676 in 2011
28 babies were named Jorden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,902 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
US births per million boys, 1903–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jorden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jorden, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jorden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJorden first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2011, when it ranked #676. Today it's #3,848, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJorden was 6.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,268 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 60,976.
- TrendJorden has slipped 1,902 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJorden is an English form of Jordan, which means “flowing down”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jorden
Jorden is a boy name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “flowing down”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Jorden for boys from 1903 to 2025, in 61 of those 123 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #676 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 95,602 girls |
| 1990s | 56 | 17,969 girls |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,327 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 66,979 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,679 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.0 | 167,064 boys |
| 1910s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,725 boys |
| 1990s | 84 | 11,867 boys |
| 2000s | 134 | 7,450 boys |
| 2010s | 100 | 9,981 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 33,917 boys |
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- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
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- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Jorden
What does the name Jorden mean?
Jorden means “flowing down” in English, as a form of Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Jorden?
Jorden has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Jorden a boy or girl name?
Jorden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jorden?
Jorden ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#676).