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How Many People Are Named Jordan?
Estimated people named Jordan living in the U.S. today
516,989
Gender distribution
75% male · 25% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 533,499
- Peak year: 1990 (22,094 births)
- Estimated living today: 516,989
Jordan by age group — who carries the name today?
Jordan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jordan
Jordan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 533,499 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 516,989 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 661 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jordans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jordan in the US?
An estimated 516,989 people named Jordan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jordan common — about 1 in 661 Americans.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jordan is 75% male and 25% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jordan most popular?
Jordan peaked in 1990, when 22,094 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jordan?
Jordan ranks #83 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 33 out of 100 (higher means rarer).