Jordan

Boys

Best rank #44 (2008) · ranked in 10 years

Ranked in 10 years, Jordan reached its best position of #44 in 2008.

It eased from #44 in 2008 to #91 in 2017.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

At its peak year of 2008, Jordan was given to 11,751 newborns.

Jordan was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820132017
  1. 2017916,069
  2. 2016816,804
  3. 2015727,546
  4. 2014628,217
  5. 2013598,459
  6. 2012499,251
  7. 2011469,734
  8. 2010499,981
  9. 20094810,765
  10. 20084411,751

Similar names

Names similar to Jordan include Jacob, Joshua, Jayden, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jordan a popular name?
Jordan reached a best rank of #44 in 2008 and has charted in 10 years.
Where does Jordan rank now?
Jordan does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jordan most popular?
Jordan peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)