Jourdan
Meaningflowing down · French form of Jordan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,149 in 1990
7 babies were named Jourdan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,573 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jourdan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jourdan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jourdan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJourdan first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,149. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJourdan was 8.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,675 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendJourdan has slipped 5,573 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJourdan is a French form of Jordan, which means “flowing down”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jourdan
Jourdan is a boy name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “flowing down”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Jourdan for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 49 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,149 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 578,512 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,952 boys |
| 1990s | 37 | 27,034 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 42,772 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,788 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,505 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- 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 Jourdan
What does the name Jourdan mean?
Jourdan means “flowing down” in French, as a form of Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Jourdan?
Jourdan has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Jourdan a boy or girl name?
Jourdan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jourdan?
Jourdan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,149).