Declining since 2005, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Yordi since 1993
Babies named Yordi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 339 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Yordi is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, reflecting a trend of inventive spellings in the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2006 but has since declined, fitting a trajectory of falling usage since 2005. With a rank of 5,399 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 100,475, it remains a rare choice. Its similarity to Jordi and the influence of the 'y' initial trend point to its roots in modern English naming practices.
Yordi first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, likely as a creative spelling or respelling of Jordi, the Catalan and Dutch diminutive of George. Its rise and subsequent decline in usage suggest it was a modern coinage influenced by the popular 'y' initial trend of the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yo, Di
Sibling names for Yordi
Names that share Yordi's style, for a brother or sister.
