Holding steady.
Popularity of Jordain since 1989
Babies named Jordain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 |
| 1990s | 180 | 37 |
| 2000s | 25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jordain is a modern respelling of the classic name Jordan, which has biblical ties from the Jordan River. Its peak usage year was 1995, when it was given to a small number of babies, and it has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. The name's trajectory shows stability since its first recorded year in 1989, but it remains rare. While Jordan has been a top 100 name for decades, Jordain is a less common alternative that offers individuality. Because the name is rare, there are no top states associated with it.
Jordain is a modern spelling variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew name יַרְדֵן (Yarden), referring to the Jordan River. The river name comes from the Hebrew root yarad, meaning 'descend' or 'flow down.' Jordan has been used as a given name since the Crusades, and its variant Jordain emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jordy, Jordi
Sibling names for Jordain
Names that share Jordain's style, for a brother or sister.
