Jordann
A name derived from the River Jordan in the Middle East.
Name Census estimates that about 1,070 living Americans carry the first name Jordann. It is a predominantly female name (94.6% of registrations). The average person named Jordann today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jordann births was 1992 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jordann. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 320,331 Americans
Peak year
1992
69 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,994
Tracked since 1979
Gender
Gender distribution for Jordann
Jordann leans heavily female at 94.6% of total registrations, but 59 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jordann as a male name
- Ranked #12,994 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 1993 (8 births)
Jordann as a female name
- Ranked #14,267 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1990 (66 births)
Popularity
Jordann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jordann from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 532 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
Jordann 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 Jordann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jordanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Jordann, while Utah, Texas, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jordann
The name Jordann is derived from the Hebrew word "Yarden," meaning "descender" or "the one who descends," referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East. This ancient river has played a significant role in various religious traditions and has been mentioned in numerous historical texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jordann dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a surname for individuals who lived near or were associated with the Jordan River. Over time, the name transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Jordann was Jordann de Briset, a 12th-century Norman nobleman and crusader. He participated in the Third Crusade and is mentioned in various chronicles of the time.
In the 13th century, Jordann of Saxony, also known as Jordanus Saxo, was a renowned Dominican friar and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Jordann Bruno, an Italian philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, gained prominence. Born in 1548, he was known for his cosmological theories and his defense of the Copernican model of the universe. Bruno's radical ideas ultimately led to his excommunication and eventual execution in 1600.
In the realm of literature, Jordann Shakespeare, a 16th-century English poet and playwright, is often cited as a lesser-known contemporary of the more famous William Shakespeare. While his works are largely obscure, some scholars believe he may have influenced or collaborated with his more renowned counterpart.
Another notable figure with the name Jordann was Jordann of Quedlinburg, a 10th-century nun and writer who authored the "Vita Mathildis Reginae," a biography of Queen Matilda, the wife of King Henry I of Germany. Her work provided valuable insights into the life and times of the medieval German royal court.
These historical figures, spanning various centuries and fields, illustrate the rich and diverse heritage of the name Jordann. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Middle East, the name has made its mark across different cultures and eras, carried by individuals who have contributed to various aspects of human knowledge and endeavor.
People
Jordann + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jordann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jordann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,070 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jordann 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 320,331 US residents.
Is Jordann a common name?
We classify Jordann as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,101 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jordann most popular?
The single biggest year for Jordann was 1992, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jordann is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jordann a female name?
Yes, 94.6% of people registered as Jordann 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.