Jordyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jordyn is a modern English variant of the name Jordan, which has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'to flow down'. The name has evolved through various historical forms, including Yarden and Jordanus. It is associated with the biblical Jordan River and has gained popularity in recent decades as a trendy name. Notable individuals with this name include Jordyn Woods and Jordyn Wieber.
The name Jordyn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jordyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling 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, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jordyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2329th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 843rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1217th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14367th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 542nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 163rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 169th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jordyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jordyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɔːrdɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jordyn is a modern variant of the name Jordan, which originates from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning 'to descend' or 'to flow down', referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East.
Meaning
to flow down
Language Evolution
Yarden (Hebrew), Jordanus (Latin), Jordan (Old French), Jordan (Middle English), Jordyn (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Jordan is mentioned in the Bible as the river that the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land.
Historical Usage
The name Jordan gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century, often used as both a given name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Jordan, Jordynne, Jordy
Modern Popularity & Image
Jordyn is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.
Famous People
Jordyn Woods, model and social media influencer, Jordyn Wieber, Olympic gymnast
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jordyn"
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 "Jordyn"
"Jordyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2329th of 16616 | 443 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 843rd of 24088 | 3,496 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1217th of 23106 | 1,888 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14367th of 19264 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 542nd of 27321 | 6,596 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 163rd of 35406 | 33,625 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 169th of 30306 | 21,087 |
Regional Popularity of "Jordyn" 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) |
52.13% 1921st/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
34.65% 2189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.69% 902nd/4582 |
17.41% 899th/5164 |
10.26% 750th/7313 |
15.09% 1126th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.48% 1254th/3984 |
32.81% 1472nd/4487 |
15.04% 1026th/6822 |
27.52% 1727th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jordyn" 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) |
10.20% 376th/3685 |
14.61% 654th/4475 |
13.02% 676th/5194 |
7.95% 502nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.86% 131st/4582 |
3.23% 167th/5164 |
2.19% 160th/7313 |
2.45% 183rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.07% 162nd/3984 |
4.50% 202nd/4487 |
2.14% 146th/6822 |
3.65% 229th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jordyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jordyn" 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.