Jordy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Jordy is a variant of Jordan, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'.
Meaning of the Name Jordy
Jordy is a variant of the name Jordan. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'. The name Jordan is associated with the River Jordan in the Bible, which holds significant religious symbolism. Jordy can also be considered a diminutive form of Jordan, used as a nickname or affectionate name.
Popularity of the Name Jordy
The popularity for the name Jordy peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 332 births, which ranked number 1,497 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Jordy had the most female births in 2021 with 28, which ranked number 4,704 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 332, which ranked number 679 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jordy has increased over the last ten years from 186 births to 213 births, an increase of 14.52%. Among males, Jordy has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 177 births to 191 births, an increase of 7.91%. Among females, Jordy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 22 births, an increase of 144.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jordy
- 20 Year Trend of Jordy: 1.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Jordy: 14.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jordy: 7.91%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jordy: 144.44%
Popularity of Jordy by State
For males, Jordy was most popular in Midwestern states with 48 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in WI, with 24 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jordy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 21 | 1021 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 7 | 466 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 9 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 14 | 1359 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 24 | 240 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jordy
- Total Births of Jordy: 216 (1.36%)
- Male Births of Jordy: 192 (0.76%)
- Female Births of Jordy: 24 (9.35%)
Given the upward trend of Jordy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.36% increase in total births, for a total of 216 births in 2024. Male births for Jordy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 192 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.76%. For Females, births for Jordy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.35%.