Declining since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Jordin since 1981
Babies named Jordin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 183 | 70 |
| 1990s | 1,033 | 502 |
| 2000s | 1,898 | 1,089 |
| 2010s | 1,167 | 662 |
| 2020s | 132 | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Jordin is a modern American respelling of Jordan that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. It reached its peak in 2007, likely boosted by the prominence of singer Jordin Sparks, and has been declining in use since 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860th, with a 1-in-146,115 birth rate. The name has not had strong ties to any particular state in terms of popularity. While it remains a unisex option, the spelling with an 'i' has leaned more feminine in recent decades.
Jordin is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of the established name Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew river name Yarden. The spelling with an 'i' instead of an 'a' emerged in the late 20th century as a fashionable variation, particularly in the United States. It gained some visibility through the singer Jordin Sparks, who rose to fame in 2007.
Where Jordin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jord, Jordi, J
Sibling names for Jordin
Names that share Jordin's style, for a brother or sister.
