Jordy
Shortened from Jordan + -y, and a modern spelling variant of Geordie.
Every Jordy since 1957 — 6,934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jordy
Jordy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,261 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 6,934 American babies have been named Jordy. Its peak came in 2006, when 332 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jordy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jordy 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 | 22 | #5,629 | 157 | #1,261 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,217 | 179 | #1,167 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,432 | 179 | #1,162 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,718 | 192 | #1,112 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,773 | 207 | #1,041 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,466 | 190 | #1,054 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,340 | 223 | #959 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,650 | 249 | #877 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,437 | 272 | #823 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,411 | 241 | #902 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,784 | 253 | #881 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,413 | 230 | #927 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,533 | 201 | #990 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,701 | 177 | #1,070 |
| 2011 | — | — | 109 | #1,488 |
| 2010 | — | — | 112 | #1,467 |
| 2009 | — | — | 138 | #1,276 |
| 2008 | — | — | 180 | #1,056 |
| 2007 | — | — | 185 | #1,024 |
| 2006 | — | — | 332 | #680 |
| 2005 | — | — | 219 | #842 |
| 2004 | — | — | 202 | #867 |
| 2003 | — | — | 219 | #798 |
| 2002 | — | — | 209 | #812 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,524 | 306 | #621 |
| 2000 | — | — | 200 | #807 |
| 1995 | — | — | 46 | #1,872 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,822 |
| 1985 | — | — | 83 | #1,004 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,040 |
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Famous people named Jordy
- Jordy Buijs Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jordy mean?
Shortened from Jordan + -y, and a modern spelling variant of Geordie.
How popular is the name Jordy in 2025?
Jordy ranked #1,261 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jordy?
6,934 babies have been named Jordy in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jordy most popular?
Jordy peaked in 2006, when 332 newborns received the name.
Is Jordy a boy or girl name?
Jordy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jordy rising or falling?
Jordy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jordy?
Well-known people named Jordy include Jordy Buijs (soccer player).