Yordin
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "golden path".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Yordin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yordin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yordin births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yordin. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,877
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Yordin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yordin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yordin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yordin 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 Yordin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yordin
The name Yordin has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages of Europe, with its origins dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "Jor," which means "earth" or "land," combined with the suffix "-din," which was a common ending for personal names in those times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yordin can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 6th century. It was mentioned as the name of a chieftain who played a pivotal role in the battles against the invading Huns. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the Germanic tribes during the turbulent period of the Migration Period.
In the 8th century, a monk named Yordin is recorded as having lived in the monastery of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland. His name appears in the monastery's records, indicating that the name had spread across different regions of Europe by that time.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Yordin served as a courtier in the court of King Henry II of England (1133-1189). He is mentioned in several royal charters and documents from that period, highlighting the continued use of the name among the nobility and upper classes.
In the 13th century, a famous German poet and minnesinger, Yordin von Reuenthal, gained recognition for his lyrical works. His name is documented in various literary sources from the time, showcasing the cultural significance of the name in medieval Germany.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Yordin was a Dutch explorer who participated in the Dutch East Indies expeditions in the 17th century. Yordin van der Meer is credited with charting several islands in the Indonesian archipelago, leaving a lasting impact on the exploration and mapping of the region.
Throughout history, the name Yordin has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting its enduring presence and adaptability across different cultures and time periods. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic peoples, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and linguistic barriers, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of human history.
People
Yordin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yordin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yordin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yordin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yordin 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Yordin a common name?
We classify Yordin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yordin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yordin was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yordin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yordin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yordin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yordin in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Yordin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yordin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yordin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Yordin?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Yordin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.