How old is someone named Jordan?
The average Jordan is 26 years old.
Half of all living Jordans are between 19 and 34.
When was Jordan popular?
Jordan rose fast and peaked in 1990, then faded almost as fast. 54% of all Jordans were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 123 | 0 |
| 1910s | 395 | 0 |
| 1920s | 854 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 770 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 690 | 300 |
| 1950s | 1,218 | 830 |
| 1960s | 1,913 | 1,600 |
| 1970s | 6,281 | 5,700 |
| 1980s | 70,959 | 67,000 |
| 1990s | 206,513 | 200,000 |
| 2000s | 144,371 | 140,000 |
| 2010s | 76,717 | 76,000 |
| 2020s | 25,716 | 26,000 |
How many Jordans are still alive?
About 520,000 Jordans are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 540,000 babies named Jordan since 1880.
Nearly every Jordan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jordan?
About two in five living Jordans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 39%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 14%
Is Jordan an old name?
Not really. Jordan is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jordan will be 48 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 74% of living Jordans are men, and 26% are women.
The women average 27 and the men 26.
Names the same age as Jordan
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Jordan's name twin is Kaila. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaila's age curve is the closest match to Jordan's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Jordan
How old is the average Jordan?
The average Jordan in the US is 26 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jordan?
About 520,000 Jordans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 540,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Jordan most popular?
In 1990, when about 22,000 baby boys were named Jordan.
Is Jordan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Jordans, but the name spans several generations.
Is Jordan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 74% of living Jordans are men, and 26% are women. The women average 27 and the men 26.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this