Jordin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jordin is a modern English name derived from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down'. Its evolution includes the Old French variant Jordan. The name is associated with the River Jordan from the Bible, which adds a spiritual element to its meaning. Jordin has become popular in contemporary culture, reflecting a sense of creativity and uniqueness.
The name Jordin is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jordin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jordin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2751st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2884th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2161st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1278th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2781st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jordin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jordin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɔːrdɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Jordin is derived from the Old French name Jordan, which comes from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'.
Meaning
to flow down
Language Evolution
Yarden (Hebrew), Jordan (Old French), Jordin (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Jordan is associated with the River Jordan, which holds significance in the Bible as the site of Jesus' baptism.
Historical Usage
The name Jordin gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of the traditional name Jordan.
Variants & Derivatives
Jordan, Jordyn, Jordy
Modern Popularity & Image
Jordin is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jordin Sparks, an American singer and actress, Jordin B. Smith, a notable athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jordin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jordin"
"Jordin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2751st of 16616 | 354 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1434th of 24088 | 1,606 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2884th of 23106 | 506 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2161st of 27321 | 900 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1278th of 35406 | 2,761 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2781st of 30306 | 741 |
Regional Popularity of "Jordin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
39.20% 2476th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.36% 1712th/4582 |
28.70% 1482nd/5164 |
19.79% 1447th/7313 |
20.54% 1533rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
57.32% 2572nd/4487 |
37.12% 2532nd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jordin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.04% 1549th/3685 |
- |
49.56% 2574th/5194 |
33.07% 2089th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.80% 1182nd/4582 |
27.50% 1420th/5164 |
15.89% 1162nd/7313 |
20.31% 1516th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.04% 1914th/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
37.91% 2586th/6822 |
61.27% 3845th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jordin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jordin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.