Total births
1,042
Unisex name · since 1979
Jordann
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 1,042 babies named Jordann, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,042
- total births
- 1979–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1,042 girls have been named Jordann since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Jordann has 1,042 recorded births among girls since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2021.
- 1,042 total births
- 1979–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,042 girls have been named Jordann since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,042
- total births
- 1979–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Jordann was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
66 babies were named Jordann in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Jordann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jordann's full recorded timeline at 2000, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 66 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jordann at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Jordann popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2021
- Peak year (1990)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Jordann popularity over time - boys
59 total births recorded since 1988 (Jordann as boys' name)
Jordann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jordann's strongest decade.
513 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Jordann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 150
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
513 births
- 2000s
2000s
263 births
- 2010s 105
2010s
105 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 513 births (49% of all-time use).
How Jordann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jordann's total volume
Jordann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jordann by state
Where Jordann concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 87 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 28 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Utah | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jordann's total US births 8.3%
Even split
87 of 1,042 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jordann? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 1,042 babies named Jordann. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 66 births.
When was Jordann most popular? ▼
Jordann was most popular in the 1990s decade with 513 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Jordann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jordann are California (87 births), Ohio (28 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Jordann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jordann is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,042 births, and as a boy's name it has 59 births.
How long has the name Jordann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jordann since 1979 -- 43 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Jordann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jordan, Jordyn, Jordynn, Jordin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jordann's data
- Jordann's decade-level peak was the 1990s (513 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jordanns (87 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jordann
Nearby Names Like Jordann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jordann
Jordan Girl
#537 135,599 births
Jordyn Girl
#326 62,171 births
Jordynn Girl
#2500 5,120 births
Jordin Girl
#7726 4,413 births
Jordana Girl
#4053 3,434 births
Compare Jordann side by side: Jordann vs Jordan Jordann vs Jordyn Jordann vs Jordynn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jordann: Baby Name Since 1979 - 1,042 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jordann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jordann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.