Jordan name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Jordan
Story and style
Jordan is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Jordan is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank41st in 2010
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length6 letters
More about Jordan
Background notes
What style of name is Jordan?
Jordan feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper, Joshua, Joel and John: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Jordan ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Jordan has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 95th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 95th |
| 2024 | 67th |
| 2023 | 56th |
| 2022 | 49th |
| 2021 | 52nd |
| 2020 | 51st |
| 2019 | 51st |
| 2018 | 56th |
| 2017 | 67th |
| 2016 | 57th |
| 2015 | 60th |
| 2014 | 59th |
| 2013 | 70th |
| 2012 | 74th |
| 2011 | 80th |
| 2010 | 41st |
| 2009 | 50th |
| 2008 | 55th |