Names / Jordan
Is Jordan a first name or a last name?
Jordan is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in Germany; mostly a given name in Canada and Australia.
How to address someone called Jordan
- United States. Jordan is used both ways: about 208,403 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 496,795 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Jordan is used both ways: 32% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Jordan is a given name. Hi Jordan on first-name terms; formally, Mr. or Ms. goes with the family name, not with Jordan.
- France. Jordan is used both ways: 26% of people from France with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Jordan by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Jordan as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (2,546 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 498 | 763 | 39% |
| United Kingdom | 103 | 219 | 32% |
| Canada | 39 | 159 | 20% |
| France | 34 | 95 | 26% |
| Germany | 91 | 13 | 88% |
| Australia | 15 | 75 | 17% |
| New Zealand | 14 | 36 | 28% |
| Spain | 26 | 7 | 79% |
| Ireland | 9 | 12 | 43% |
| Slovenia | 17 | 2 | 89% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Jordan in the United States
- As a surname: about 208,403 people in the 2010 census, rank 116 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 496,795 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 26% of them girls.
Jordan as a given name: men or women?
About 10% of people with Jordan as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 26% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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