Find out how popular the first name Jordi has been for the last 43 years (from 1981 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jordi by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Jordi is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 92% of people named Jordi being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 92 male babies and 20 female babies born with the name Jordi.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 20 baby girls were named Jordi in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jordi

The name Jordi originated from the Catalan language and culture, which has its roots in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is derived from the Latin name Georgius, which ultimately traces back to the Greek name Georgios, meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer."

Jordi is the Catalan form of the name George, and it has been widely used in Catalonia for centuries. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the veneration of Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia, who was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD.

One of the earliest known references to the name Jordi can be found in the 12th century work "Llibre dels Fets" (Book of Deeds), a chronicle written by King James I of Aragon, which mentions several individuals with the name Jordi.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Jordi. One of the most famous was Jordi de Sant Jordi (c. 1399-1424), a Catalan poet and writer renowned for his contributions to the courtly love tradition of the Middle Ages. His work "Llibre de les grandeses de l'amor" (Book of the Greatness of Love) is considered a masterpiece of Catalan literature.

Another prominent individual was Jordi Rubió i Balaguer (1887-1982), a Catalan philologist, historian, and literary critic who played a significant role in the revival of Catalan culture and language during the 20th century.

Jordi Pujol (born 1930) is a notable Spanish politician and former President of the Generalitat de Catalunya (the Catalan government) from 1980 to 2003, who was instrumental in promoting Catalan autonomy and culture.

Jordi Savall (born 1942) is a renowned Catalan musician, conductor, and viol player, known for his contributions to the revival of early music and his interpretations of Spanish and Catalan music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Jordi Cuixart (born 1975) is a Catalan activist and one of the leaders of the Catalan pro-independence movement, who was imprisoned for his role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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