UK name, mostly boys
Jorden
A gender-neutral name originating from English, derived from the river Jordan.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 110 girls.
Jorden is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jorden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3478, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 36 births.
This profile covers 245 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 249 living people in the UK are called Jorden. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jorden ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 36 boys were registered as Jorden.
- • Jorden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.
- • Jorden is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 249 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jorden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 69.0% of Jorden registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3478
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
36 births
Estimated living
249
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jorden
In England and Wales birth records, Jorden has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 69.0% of registrations are for boys and 31.0% 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.
Jorden registered for boys
- Ranked #3,478 in 2016
- 5 boys registered in 2016
- Peak: 1997 (36 births)
Jorden registered for girls
- Ranked #4,373 in 2003
- 3 girls registered in 2003
- Peak: 1999 (27 births)
Meaning
What does Jorden mean?
The name Jorden is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "geordan," which means "to strike" or "to hit." It is thought to have been a name given to warriors or soldiers in ancient times, reflecting their strength and prowess in battle.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jorden can be traced back to the 11th century in England. One notable example is Jorden of Arundel, a Norman knight who fought in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 alongside William the Conqueror. He was granted lands in Sussex after the Norman conquest and his descendants continued to use the name for generations.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jorden gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in various parts of Europe. One prominent figure was Jorden de Lisle, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was known for his participation in the Crusades. He was also a skilled diplomat and served as an ambassador for the French king.
In the 16th century, the name Jorden was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Jorden van Merverden, a Dutch theologian and reformer, played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the Netherlands. He was a vocal critic of the Catholic Church and wrote several influential works defending the Protestant faith.
Another notable bearer of the name Jorden was Jorden Huygens, a Dutch scientist and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. He made important contributions to the field of optics and is credited with developing the first accurate clock for measuring longitude at sea, which was a crucial advancement in navigation.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Jorden Romero was a Mexican general who fought in the Mexican-American War. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847, where he played a crucial role in the Mexican forces' defense against the American invasion.
Throughout history, the name Jorden has been associated with various cultural and historical contexts, reflecting its enduring popularity and the diverse backgrounds of its bearers. While it may not be as common today as it once was, the name Jorden continues to carry a sense of strength and resilience rooted in its ancient origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jorden over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jorden in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jorden, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2016, compared with 36 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jorden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jorden 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 | #3556 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #1779 | 106 | 9 |
| 1990s | #607 | 115 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jorden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jorden. 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.
Jorden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.
Across the UK
Jorden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#410 in 1999
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
Related
Names similar to Jorden
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jorden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jorden in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jorden was ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jorden most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 36 babies registered as Jorden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jorden?
A gender-neutral name originating from English, derived from the river Jordan.
How many people are called Jorden in the UK?
A total of 245 babies have been registered as Jorden across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Jorden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jorden ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #410 in 1999. 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.