Why Jordan Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Jordan” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Jordan” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Nadroj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Dajron.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Jordan

The true meaning of ‘Jordan’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Jordan is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is knowledge! You are an idealistic analyzer and study things in-depth. Solving mental or physical puzzles are natural to you. You indulge in research and prefer scientific facts. There is a strong possibility that you are quiet, shy, and reserved. You may find it difficult to talk to or trust other people. Use your gift of intuition well.

When people hear the name Jordan, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Jordan Popular?

“Jordan” is the 76^th most popular baby girl’s name in Tennessee as reported in the 2006 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 87 babies in Tennessee have the same name as you in 2006. A total of 13,479 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1990 with a total of 16,136 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jordans.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Jordan” was recorded 529,504 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Jordans to occupy the country of Maldives with an estimated population of 521,021.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 23 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1982 with a rank of #85 nationwide and was registered 3,535 times as a baby boy’s name. Jordan became a popular boy’s name in the state of South Dakota in the year 1991. It ranked #4 with 115 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1990 in the state of California with 1,687 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Pennsylvania for 43 years from 1981 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the state of New York for 43 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (2004 to 2023), the name “Jordan” was recorded 171,637 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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