Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jordan.
National Rank (2025)
#131
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
401,196
Unisex Distribution74.7% Boy / 25.3% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Jordan Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Jordan
According to SSA data, Jordan achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1990 with 16,137 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 56.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 135 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jordan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-56.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,137Births in 1990
Years in Top 100
42yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
135Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:158
1890s:117
1900s:123
1910s:395
1920s:854
1930s:770
1940s:690
1950s:1,189
1960s:1,851
1970s:5,449
1980s:57,172
1990s:144,756
2000s:101,187
2010s:64,530
2020s:21,955
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJor-dan
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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