Jordain
A name of French origin derived from the river Jordan.
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Jordain. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Jordain today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jordain births was 1994 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jordain. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1994
31 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2011 SSA rank
#10,153
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Jordain
Jordain is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 274 total registrations, 59 (21.5%) were male and 215 (78.5%) were female.
Jordain as a male name
- Ranked #10,153 in 2011
- 7 male births in 2011
- Peak: 1998 (9 births)
Jordain as a female name
- Ranked #16,426 in 2007
- 6 female births in 2007
- Peak: 1995 (29 births)
Popularity
Jordain: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jordain from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jordain by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jordain during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jordains live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jordain
The name Jordain has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, originating from the Hebrew word "Yarden," which translates to "flow down" or "descender." This name is closely tied to the Jordan River, a significant watercourse in the Middle East that flows into the Dead Sea.
In the Bible, the Jordan River holds great significance as the site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. This association has contributed to the name's widespread adoption among Christians throughout history. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jordain can be traced back to the 5th century AD, during the height of the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jordain was Jordain de Saxe, a Flemish nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. He was known for his bravery and dedication to the cause of reclaiming the Holy Land.
In the 13th century, Jordain de Laye, a French monk and scholar, gained prominence for his work in translating classical Greek and Arabic texts into Latin. His contributions to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge during the Middle Ages were highly regarded.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Jordain was Jordain de Cavaillon, a 14th-century French prelate who served as the Bishop of Avignon. He played a significant role in the resolution of the Western Schism, a period of rival papal claimants that divided the Catholic Church.
In the realm of literature, Jordain Fantosme, a 12th-century Anglo-Norman chronicler, is best known for his chronicle "Chronicle of the War between the English and the Scots in 1173 and 1174." This work provides valuable insights into the historical events of that era.
Lastly, Jordain Ango de la Grange, a 16th-century French merchant and banker, left a lasting legacy as a patron of the arts and a supporter of the French Renaissance. He commissioned several notable works of art and architecture, contributing to the cultural richness of his time.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne the name Jordain throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and eras.
People
Jordain + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jordain as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jordain: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jordain?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jordain going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Jordain a common name?
We classify Jordain as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jordain most popular?
The single biggest year for Jordain was 1994, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jordain is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jordain a female name?
Yes, 78.5% of people registered as Jordain in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.