Unisex name · peaked 1997

Jorian

Every Jorian since 1983 — 422 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jorian
Peak year
1997
22 babies
All-time total
422
since 1983

The story of Jorian

Jorian is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1983, 422 American babies have been named Jorian — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 22 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 Jorian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jorian 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
2024 5 #13,192
2023
2022 9 #8,626
2021 8 #9,235
2020 11 #7,242
2019 8 #9,277
2018 14 #6,166
2017 13 #6,481
2016 14 #6,181
2015 15 #5,864
2014 15 #5,862
2013 13 #6,429
2012 16 #5,594
2011 12 #6,791
2010 13 #6,533
2009 22 #4,501
2008 8 #9,404
2007 15 #5,786
2006 10 #7,705
2005 6 #15,376 15 #5,428
2004 6 #10,615
2003 6 #14,699 11 #6,478
2002 18 #4,400
2001 10 #6,691
2000 11 #6,111
1995 7 #7,370
1990 7 #6,785
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jorian in 2025?

Jorian did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jorian?

422 babies have been named Jorian in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jorian most popular?

Jorian peaked in 1997, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Jorian a boy or girl name?

Jorian is used for both: about 8% of babies named Jorian have been girls and 92% boys.

Is the name Jorian rising or falling?

Jorian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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