Jordaan
Jordaan is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,105 in the US, popular nicknames include Jor, Joy, and Jorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jordaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 25 babies have been named Jordaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jordaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,105 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,105
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jordaan
Jordaan is a boy name .
Jordaan is currently ranked #15,105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jordaan include Jor, Joy, Jorie, and Jordie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jordaan include Jordan, Jordy, Jordyn, Jordi, Jordon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis