Boy · #8,642 in 2026

Jordaan

Name: Popularity of the name Jordaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jordaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,642

Peak Rank

#7,282 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2003

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#7282

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jordaan

Jordaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 7 Jordaans were born — ranking #7,282 that year. As of 2026, Jordaan ranks #8,642 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Jordaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jordaan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jordaan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jordaan

What does the name Jordaan mean?

Jordaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jordaan in 2026?

In 2026, Jordaan ranks #8,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jordaan most popular?

Jordaan reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #7,282 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jordaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jordaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jordaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jordaan include Ignasio, Gamalier, Onassis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jordaan

Jordaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Jordaan's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #7,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Jordaan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.