Declining since 2011, #371 for girls today.
Popularity of Jordyn since 1979
Babies named Jordyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 | 0 |
| 1980s | 649 | 51 |
| 1990s | 10,591 | 736 |
| 2000s | 20,999 | 2,158 |
| 2010s | 22,748 | 2,369 |
| 2020s | 7,176 | 575 |
Meaning & origin
Jordyn is a modern feminine spelling of Jordan that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It peaked in popularity in 2010, when it ranked among the top 200 names for girls, but has since been on a declining trajectory since 2011. In the 2010s, the name was most popular in the states of West Virginia, Louisiana, and Alabama, reflecting a regional preference for creative spellings. As of 2025, Jordyn ranks 371, with 1 in every 1,946 girls receiving the name. Its popularity aligns with the broader trend of using geographical and surname-inspired names for girls, while the 'y' spelling sets it apart from the traditional Jordan. The name's etymology ties it to the River Jordan, a name of deep Hebrew origin, though the spelling variant is a distinctly American innovation.
Jordyn is a modern feminine spelling variant of Jordan, which comes from the Hebrew name Yarden, referring to the River Jordan. The river's name is derived from the Hebrew verb 'yarad,' meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend.' Historically, Jordan was used as a given name for both boys and girls, but the Jordyn spelling emerged in the late 20th century, popularized as a distinctive feminine form. It gained particular popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s, fitting a trend of creative spellings for established names.
Where Jordyn 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.
“Jordyn” around the world
Where Jordyn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jordy, Jor, Jo
Sibling names for Jordyn
Names that share Jordyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Taylor, Mackenzie, Bailey, Hayden, Kendall, Andi, Caylee, Jaylynn, Jazlyn, Kacy, Kailyn, Kaleah, Karley, Kassidy, Kaylen, Kayli, Kierra, Kilee, Kylee, Makenzie, Marli, Breelyn, Cailey, Camry, Daylin, Delani, Dezarae, Haily, Joselin, Kacee, Kadie, Kaeli, Kaelynn, Kailie, Kalynn, Kandra, Kaydance, Kaydee, Kaylei, Keylee, Kierstyn, Linzy, Maleigha, Marely, Raylynn, Shaelyn, Shaylin, Shianne, Stevi, Sydnie, Taelor, Taylin, Taylynn, Tyanna, Tytiana, Alaijah, Alexxis, Aleysha, Alicyn, Allysia, Ariyonna, Brandilyn, Breia, Briaunna, Bryonna, Caeley, Cailynn, Caylan, Cayli, Cidney, Corynn, Cydni, Daelynn, Darbie, Davionna, Destani, Devanie, Dynasti, Haylei, Jamilyn, Jaylanie, Jenasis, Jenay, Jeniya, Jozlynn, Kamry, Karrah, Kasiah, Kaylana, Kayleena, Kaylia, Keisy, Kerstyn, Khylie, Kiandra, Kierstan, Kilynn, Koree, Krislynn, Kylyn, Laurynn, Lexee, Makynzie, Marlenne, Mikelle, Mykaela, Natalynn, Natilee, Railyn, Sharayah, Shylee, Tailynn, Tamryn, Taylah, Aizlynn, Allayna, Anastyn, Breiana, Brenae, Briannah, Brianni, Briell, Caleigha, Caydee, Charliee, Dailynn, Darionna, Devanny, Elainna, Halleigh, Haylynn, Jaielle, Jalynne, Jaslyne, Jatoria, Jayleah, Jaylenn, Jazlynne, Jermani, Jermia, Jeylin, Jnae, Jourdin, Kaedynce, Kahlen, Kaile, Kailynne, Kallyn, Kalynne, Kasidee, Kataleah, Katielynn, Kaydi, Kayelee, Kearstyn, Keileigh, Keirstyn, Kieanna, Kierah, Kilyn, Kyllie, Leighana, Makeila, Mckaila, Mikenzie, Nevah, Nyleah, Paighton, Raeana, Ryelle, Ryenne, Seairra, Shaelin, Shannyn, Shaylea, Shayleigh, Shayli, Shaylynn, Shaynna, Shelsea, Taegen, Taiylor, Donyel, Joshalyn, Kourtlynn, Kylieann, Laylin, Shaneil, Shilynn, Toriann, Aariona, Aubrionna, Breeona, Brittlyn, Brityn, Camaryn, Chalee, Charell, Cheyeanne, Chiann, Chianna, Danaly, Danilynn, Derriana, Devanee, Devony, Emjay, Jaelie, Jaydi, Jaylea, Jaylynne, Jennesis, Joelys, Johnasia, Joniah, Jordyan, Jorryn, Joslynne, Jozelynn, Jynesis, Kacelyn, Kahley, Kahlie, Kariel, Kaylenn, Kaysea, Keandria, Keilynn, Korryn, Kylena, Lexxie, Macala, Maddalynn, Makahla, Makaleigh, Makynzee, Martasia, Mckenzye, Mckinzi, Mckyla, Mikenzi, Mykelle, Mykenzi, Randilyn, Reganne, Rylinn, Sahvanna, Sarinity, Sheilyn, Shyane, Stevey, Taryne, Tylani
Brothers: Carson, Hunter, Parker, Logan, Dylan, Kaleb, Brandyn, Darion, Jacolby, Jaylin, Juelz, Kaiden, Kameron, Tj, Dalen, Dereon, Isaih, Jadan, Jaelen, Jaelin, Kadyn, Kaedyn, Kaylon, Kordell, Mikell, Savion, Taylon, Tryston, Tylen, Brevin, Caedyn, Damontae, Jacorian, Jaiceon, Jordany, Joshuwa, Kamerin, Karlin, Kayvion, Keithan, Keldrick, Koty, Kylor, Kyrell, Tayson, Tayvin, Traven, Tylon, Xayvion, Zayveon, Zekiah, Bralen, Brendin, Caymen, Izeyah, Jardani, Jayln, Jentzen, Jerrion, Jordain, Jvion, Kacyn, Kadon, Kailen, Kaylob, Keniel, Martavis, Mclain, Taysean, Treylon, Tyeson, Daiton, Jordani, Braidan, Brysan, Cardarius, Dareion, Darryon, Daysean, Dessiah, Dyllin, Jadakiss, Jaecion, Jaeshaun, Jaicion, Jakory, Jakylan, Jameis, Jaqwon, Jaramie, Jarrette, Jaton, Jaylun, Jdyn, Jhordan, Joden, Jonavan, Jsiah, Kalvyn, Kaydrian, Kayston, Keiland, Kendrew, Khaidyn, Khrystian, Kymeir, Kymere, Marquie, Quindell, Quintavis, Raevon, Shaydon, Sneijder, Taiven, Tavarion, Teejay, Tylek, Tysin, Zaiyden, Zerrick
Names like Jordyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Jordyn's over the last 50 years.
