UK name, mostly girls
Jordane
Of French origin, meaning "stream" or "the River Jordan".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jordane is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Jordane popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Jordane. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jordane ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Jordane.
- • Jordane ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #557 in 1997.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jordane as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 91.8% of Jordane registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jordane
In England and Wales birth records, Jordane has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 8.2% of registrations are for boys and 91.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jordane registered for boys
- Ranked #2,425 in 1999
- 4 boys registered in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (4 births)
Jordane registered for girls
- Ranked #5,545 in 2008
- 3 girls registered in 2008
- Peak: 1996 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Jordane mean?
The name Jordane has its origins in the Latin name Jordanus, which was derived from the name of the Jordan River in the Middle East. The Jordan River was an important geographical feature in the region and was mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Bible.
The name Jordane likely emerged during the medieval period in Europe, particularly in areas influenced by Latin culture and the Christian faith. It may have been initially used as a surname for people who lived near the Jordan River or had some connection to the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jordane can be found in the writings of the 13th-century philosopher and theologian, St. Thomas Aquinas, who mentioned a Friar Jordane in his works. Jordane de Séverac, a 13th-century French nobleman and crusader, is another notable historical figure who bore this name.
In the 14th century, Jordane de Rivalto, an Italian Dominican friar and philosopher, was known for his contributions to scholastic philosophy. During the Renaissance period, Jordane Bruno, an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and cosmologist, gained fame for his controversial ideas about the universe and his execution by the Roman Inquisition in 1600.
Another notable figure was Jordane de Asso, a 16th-century Spanish jurist and legal scholar, who made significant contributions to the development of Spanish law. In the 17th century, Jordane de Lhermitte, a French painter and engraver, gained recognition for his religious-themed artworks.
Throughout history, the name Jordane has been associated with various individuals from different backgrounds, including religious figures, philosophers, artists, and nobles. While it may not have been a widely popular name, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and contexts over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jordane over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jordane in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jordane, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jordane by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jordane was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3642 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2314 | 27 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jordane is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jordane. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jordane ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #557 in 1997.
Across the UK
Jordane in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#557 in 1997
3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
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FAQ
Jordane: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jordane in the UK right now?
In 2008, Jordane was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jordane most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Jordane in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jordane?
Of French origin, meaning "stream" or "the River Jordan".
How many people are called Jordane in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Jordane across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Jordane most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jordane ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #557 in 1997. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.