Yordyn
A feminine name likely of Danish origin meaning "arable land".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yordyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yordyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yordyn births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yordyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yordyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,137
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Yordyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yordyn 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 Yordyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yordyn
The name Yordyn has its origins rooted in ancient Slavic languages and cultures. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "yordan," which itself was derived from the Greek word "Iordanes," meaning "descending" or "flowing down." This Greek term was used to refer to the Jordan River in the Middle East, a significant body of water in both religious and historical contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yordyn can be found in the Cyrillic inscriptions of the 9th century, where it was used as a given name for individuals living in the territories of modern-day Bulgaria and Serbia. During this time period, the Slavic tribes in these regions were heavily influenced by the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, which may have contributed to the name's popularity.
In the 11th century, a renowned Byzantine scholar and philosopher named Yordyn Filosofskiy gained recognition for his works on logic and metaphysics. Born in 1020 in the city of Ohrid (now part of North Macedonia), he made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yordyn was Yordyn Radoslavov, a Bulgarian statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1913 to 1918. Born in 1859, he played a crucial role in leading the country during the tumultuous years of the Balkan Wars and the First World War.
In the realm of literature, Yordyn Yovkov, a renowned Bulgarian writer and playwright, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the early 20th century. Born in 1880, his works, which often depicted the struggles and lives of ordinary people, are considered classics of Bulgarian literature.
Yordyn Bizhkov, a celebrated Bulgarian artist and painter, was born in 1914 and gained recognition for his vivid and expressive style, which drew inspiration from the vibrant folk traditions of his homeland. His works are widely celebrated and exhibited in galleries across Bulgaria and beyond.
While the name Yordyn has its roots in the Slavic regions, it has also found use in other cultures and languages over the centuries, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Slavic languages and the Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions that influenced the naming practices of the time.
People
Yordyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yordyn 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
Yordyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yordyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yordyn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yordyn a common name?
We classify Yordyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yordyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Yordyn was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yordyn is about 10 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 Yordyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yordyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yordyn 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 Yordyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yordyn 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 Yordyn 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 common is the name Yordyn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Yordyn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.