Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Yarden since 1984
Babies named Yarden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
| 1990s | 36 | 34 |
| 2000s | 47 | 22 |
| 2010s | 28 | 21 |
| 2020s | 19 | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Yarden first entered the U.S. naming data in 1984, and while it has never broken into the top 1,000, it has maintained a steady presence. Its peak popularity was in 2008, and the name has remained relatively stable since then, with a recent rank of 14,942 in 2025. The name's Hebrew roots tie it directly to the Jordan River, a site of great historical and religious significance. As a unisex name, Yarden offers a distinctive choice that carries strong cultural connections to Israel and Jewish heritage.
Yarden is the Hebrew name for the Jordan River, which flows through the Jordan Rift Valley into the Dead Sea. The name derives from the Hebrew verb yarad, meaning "to go down" or "to descend," likely referencing the river's descent from the Sea of Galilee. While traditionally used as a place name, Yarden has been adopted as a given name in Israel from the late 20th century onward, often as a unisex name reflecting a connection to the land.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yar, Den, Denny, Yardi
Sibling names for Yarden
Names that share Yarden's style, for a brother or sister.
