Jordon
Boy name · #4053 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jordon? In official American birth records, Jordon has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
Jordon ranks #4053 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 26 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1613, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 boys born in 2025 was named Jordon.
Babies named Jordon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 137-year story
Jordon first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 716 boys were named Jordon — good for #340 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jordon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jordon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jordon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jordon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jordon is most common
State-level data for Jordon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jordon
Statistically, parents drawn to Jordon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brendon, Travon, Sheldon, Justyn, and Jaron.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jordon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4050 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3272 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3021 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2366 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2150 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2083 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2170 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1811 |
| 2015 | 99 | #1613 |
| 2014 | 112 | #1456 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1413 |
| 2012 | 162 | #1130 |
| 2011 | 167 | #1107 |
| 2010 | 202 | #976 |
| 2009 | 226 | #912 |
| 2008 | 260 | #838 |
| 2007 | 306 | #738 |
| 2006 | 289 | #738 |
| 2005 | 310 | #676 |
| 2004 | 354 | #603 |
| 2003 | 396 | #564 |
| 2002 | 400 | #553 |
| 2001 | 428 | #521 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jordon?
In official American birth records, the name Jordon first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Jordon a popular boy name?
Jordon ranked #4053 among boys in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1613.
When was the name Jordon most popular?
Jordon peaked in 1991, when 716 American boys received the name (ranked #340 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jordon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American boys was named Jordon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.