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Jordin

Girl / Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jordin: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.

Jordin represents a contemporary spelling of the biblical name Jordan, itself derived from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning “to flow down” or “descend,” referencing the River Jordan. The most famous bearer is American singer Jordin Sparks, who won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. On the ice, Jordin Tootoo made history as the first Inuk player in the National Hockey League. Geographically, the name

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19913 babies
Latest (1991)
#6343 babies
Total births
3since 1991
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1991 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19943 babies
Latest (1994)
#3753 babies
Total births
3since 1994
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1994 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).