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Jordin

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Pronounced JOR-din /ˈdʒɔr.dɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: To flow down; descend: Jordin spells Jordan. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7741 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jordin is a spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan; we note the place; made known by singer Jordin Sparks). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'JOR-din').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, to-flow-down at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jordan comes from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan, where Jesus was baptized) — Jordin is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the place; said 'JOR-din').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jordan — unisex; place noted

Variations

JordanJordynJordynn

Nicknames

Jojo

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Jordan— the standard spelling
Jordyn— a kin spelling
Jordana— a feminine elaboration
Jordynn— a fellow spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jordin mean?

Jordin spells Jordan — Hebrew 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Jordin?

It's said JOR-din /ˈdʒɔr.dɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jordin a boy or girl name?

Jordin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jordin?

Jordin is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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