MallowbyNames

Jordany

jor-DAN-ee · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name influenced by Jordan and the popular -y suffix.

2025 rank (boys)
#6,446
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 131,390 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #6,446 for boys today.

Popularity of Jordany since 1991

Babies named Jordany per year in U.S. Social Security records.

102030200020102020Most births 2013Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s60
2000s170
2010s213
2020s102

Meaning & origin

Jordany is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1991, reflecting the trend of adding the -y suffix to established names. Its peak level of usage occurred in 2013, but since 2012 the name has been in decline, and in 2025 it ranked only 6,446th with approximately 1 in 131,390 boys receiving the name. Jordany has no top-state concentrations, suggesting its use is scattered. The name remains rare and is likely a creative alternative to Jordan or Jordyn.

Jordany appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the affectionate -y suffix to the established name Jordan. Jordan itself is a biblical place name meaning 'flow down' in Hebrew, referring to the Jordan River. The name Jordany has been in sporadic use in the United States since 1991, but it has never achieved widespread popularity, reflecting its status as a creative respelling.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jordy, Jord, Dan

Sibling names for Jordany

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jordany mean?
Jordany is likely a modern invented name with no traditional meaning, formed from Jordan plus the -y suffix.
How popular is the name Jordany?
Jordany ranked 6,446th in 2025, given to about 1 in 131,390 boys. Its peak year was 2013, and its use has been falling since 2012.
Is Jordany a boy or girl name?
Jordany is primarily used for boys, though it has some unisex potential.