UK name, mostly boys
Jourdain
From French origin, meaning "flowing stream".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Jourdain is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jourdain popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Jourdain is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jourdain. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jourdain ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Jourdain.
- • Jourdain is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jourdain as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Jourdain registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jourdain
In England and Wales birth records, Jourdain has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.
Jourdain registered for boys
- Ranked #2,859 in 1997
- 3 boys registered in 1997
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Jourdain registered for girls
- Ranked #3,824 in 1997
- 3 girls registered in 1997
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Jourdain mean?
The name Jourdain has its origins in the French language and culture. It is a variant of the name Jordan, which is derived from the Ancient Greek name Iordanes, meaning "flowing down" or "descending". This is likely a reference to the Jordan River, a significant waterway in the Middle East.
The name Jordan has Biblical roots and is mentioned in several religious texts, including the Old Testament and the Quran. It is believed to have been popularized in Europe during the time of the Crusades, as many crusaders traveled to the region and brought the name back with them.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jourdain can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland". It mentions a character named Jourdain de Blaive, who was a knight and a vassal of Charlemagne.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Jourdain. One of the most famous was Jourdain de Lille (c. 1155-1216), a French philosopher and theologian who served as the Bishop of Acre in the Holy Land during the Crusades.
Another notable Jourdain was Jourdain de Saxe (c. 1190-1237), a Dominican friar and philosopher who played a significant role in the intellectual life of medieval Europe. He was known for his contributions to the study of Aristotelian philosophy.
In the 14th century, there was Jourdain de Blaye (c. 1320-1388), a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, Jourdain Guibelet (c. 1510-1592) was a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their uses.
Finally, in the 17th century, Jourdain Naude (1630-1692) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jourdain by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jourdain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jourdain
- 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
Jourdain: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jourdain in the UK right now?
In 1997, Jourdain was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jourdain most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Jourdain in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jourdain?
From French origin, meaning "flowing stream".
How many people are called Jourdain in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jourdain across the 1 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.