Jordon
Every Jordon since 1888 — 15,608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jordon
Jordon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,084 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 15,608 American babies have been named Jordon — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 849 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jordon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jordon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 26 | #4,084 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,301 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,821 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,244 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,045 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,220 | 56 | #2,381 |
| 2019 | — | — | 66 | #2,158 |
| 2018 | — | — | 68 | #2,094 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,142 | 62 | #2,176 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,189 | 83 | #1,820 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,360 | 99 | #1,620 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,501 | 112 | #1,460 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,791 | 118 | #1,418 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,036 | 162 | #1,132 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,398 | 167 | #1,107 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,478 | 202 | #977 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,419 | 226 | #918 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,503 | 260 | #838 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,447 | 306 | #738 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,156 | 289 | #740 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,549 | 310 | #677 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,942 | 354 | #604 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,620 | 396 | #564 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,618 | 400 | #553 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,393 | 428 | #523 |
| 2000 | 82 | #2,028 | 508 | #466 |
| 1995 | 90 | #1,643 | 525 | #436 |
| 1990 | 117 | #1,357 | 693 | #349 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,462 | 243 | #565 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,705 | 77 | #1,034 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,168 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,569 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,394 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,479 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,131 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,940 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,328 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,528 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,848 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,949 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jordon
- Jordon Ibe Soccer player · b. 1995
- Jordon Mutch Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jordon in 2025?
Jordon ranked #4,084 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jordon?
15,608 babies have been named Jordon in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jordon most popular?
Jordon peaked in 1991, when 849 newborns received the name.
Is Jordon a boy or girl name?
Jordon is used for both: about 12% of babies named Jordon have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Jordon rising or falling?
Jordon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jordon?
Well-known people named Jordon include Jordon Ibe (soccer player), Jordon Mutch (soccer player).