UK girl's name
Jordin
A feminine variant of the name Jordan, signifying 'descending' or 'flowing down'.
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.
Jordin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jordin 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 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Jordin. 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
- • Jordin ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Jordin.
- • Jordin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jordin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Jordin mean?
The given name Jordin is a modern variant of the name Jordan, which has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "Yarden," meaning "descender" or "the one who goes down," a reference to the Jordan River, a major waterway in the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jordan can be traced back to the biblical times, as it appears in various religious texts, including the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Joshua, the Jordan River plays a significant role as the Israelites cross it to enter the Promised Land.
The name Jordan gained popularity in Europe during the Crusades, when many crusaders encountered the Jordan River and brought back the name to their respective countries. As a result, the name became widespread throughout the Christian world, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Jordin, Jordyn, and Jordane.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jordin was Jordin of Saxony, a 13th-century German nobleman who participated in the Sixth Crusade. Another notable figure was Jordin de Blaye, a 12th-century French troubadour and poet, renowned for his contributions to the courtly love tradition.
In the 15th century, Jordin Perlasca, an Italian merchant and diplomat, gained fame for his role in negotiating trade agreements between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire. His name was often spelled as "Giordano" in Italian records.
During the Renaissance, the name Jordin became more widespread, with several notable individuals bearing it. One such person was Jordin de' Medici, a member of the influential Medici family of Florence, who was a patron of the arts and a supporter of the humanist movement.
In more recent times, the name Jordin has been associated with various personalities, including Jordin Sparks, an American singer and actress who won the sixth season of the popular television talent show "American Idol" in 2007.
While the name Jordin has evolved over time and across different cultures, it has maintained its connection to the ancient Semitic roots and the significance of the Jordan River, a symbolic and historical landmark in the Middle East.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jordin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jordin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Jordin, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jordin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jordin 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 | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Jordin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jordin. 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.
Jordin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
Across the UK
Jordin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#634 in 1991
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Jordin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jordin in the UK right now?
In 2008, Jordin was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jordin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Jordin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jordin?
A feminine variant of the name Jordan, signifying 'descending' or 'flowing down'.
How many people are called Jordin in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jordin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Jordin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jordin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #634 in 1991. 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.