Jordan
Peaked at #26 nationally in 1997, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jordan has been recorded 25% of the time for girls and 75% of the time for boys.
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Jordan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#40
in 1997
Current rank
#539
in 2024
Years tracked
68
1950–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1950, Jordan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1997, ranking #40 nationally with 7,166 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #246 (2014) to #539 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Jordan ranks #539 nationally for girls, with 559 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #539 | 559 |
| 2023 | #498 | 616 |
| 2022 | #500 | 631 |
| 2021 | #425 | 740 |
| 2020 | #436 | 703 |
| 2019 | #400 | 773 |
| 2018 | #374 | 836 |
| 2017 | #355 | 892 |
Jordan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#26
in 1997
Current rank
#104
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jordan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #26 nationally with 14,761 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #55 (2014) to #104 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Jordan ranks #104 nationally for boys, with 3,326 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #104 | 3,326 |
| 2023 | #96 | 3,651 |
| 2022 | #92 | 3,914 |
| 2021 | #88 | 4,023 |
| 2020 | #82 | 4,283 |
| 2019 | #89 | 4,340 |
| 2018 | #80 | 4,700 |
| 2017 | #73 | 5,169 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Jordan most popular?
Jordan was most popular in 1997, when it ranked #26 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jordan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jordan?
At least 533,499 babies have been recorded with the name Jordan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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