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UK girl's name

Jordanna

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "descending" or "down flow".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jordanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jordanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 41 births.

This profile covers 227 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 7% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 225 living people in the UK are called Jordanna. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jordanna ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 41 girls were registered as Jordanna.
  • About 225 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jordanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

41 births

Estimated living

225

2026

Meaning

What does Jordanna mean?

The name Jordanna has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the name "Jordan," which itself comes from the Hebrew word "Yarden," meaning "descender" or "the one who flows down." This likely refers to the Jordan River, a significant body of water in the Middle East that is mentioned numerous times in the Bible.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jordanna dates back to the late 19th century, but it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jordanna was Jordanna Arrizabalaga, a Spanish writer and activist born in 1868. She was known for her work advocating for women's rights and social reform.

Another notable figure with the name Jordanna was Jordanna Brewster, an American actress born in 1980. She is best known for her roles in films such as "The Fast and the Furious" franchise and the television series "Dallas."

In the realm of sports, Jordanna Barrientos was a Chilean tennis player who competed professionally in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 64 in the world in singles and won two singles titles on the WTA Tour.

Jordanna Fraiberg is a Canadian author and journalist born in 1977. She has written several books, including the critically acclaimed memoir "In This Light: A Novel of Perseverance and Hope."

Lastly, Jordanna Spiro is an American actress born in 1977, known for her roles in television shows such as "My Boys" and "Blindspot." She has also appeared in several films and stage productions throughout her career.

While the name Jordanna has its roots in Hebrew and biblical references, it has gained popularity in various cultures and regions around the world, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in diverse fields, including literature, entertainment, sports, and activism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jordanna over time

The chart below shows babies named Jordanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jordanna, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 41 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jordanna
010213141199620072018

Decades

Jordanna by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jordanna 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
2010s #4728 26 6
2000s #2647 89 9
1990s #834 112 4

Related

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FAQ

Jordanna: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jordanna in the UK right now?

In 2018, Jordanna was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Jordanna most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 41 babies registered as Jordanna in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jordanna?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "descending" or "down flow".

How many people are called Jordanna in the UK?

A total of 227 babies have been registered as Jordanna across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.