Is Jordi a boy's or girl's name?

Jordi is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 327 recorded births.

When was Jordi most popular?

Jordi reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 217 births that year. It is currently ranked #2081 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jordi?

Jordi is currently ranked #2081 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,366 babies since 1967.

Jordi

A Catalan name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsCatalanDeclining Also a pet name

#2081▼ 320in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, equivalent to English George

Jordi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Catalan origin, the Catalan form of George, from the Greek Georgios, meaning 'farmer, earth-worker.' Saint George (Sant Jordi) is the patron saint of Catalonia — on April 23rd, the Day of Sant Jordi, Catalans exchange roses and books in one of Europe's most romantic traditions.

Jordi is deeply Catalan in identity — for parents with Catalan heritage or a love of the culture, it is a name that connects directly to one of Europe's most vibrant regional identities and its beautiful spring celebration.

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Popularity Over Time

Jordi was #1401 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2081, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jordi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	462	#1771	▼
2010s	1,163	#1582	▲
2000s	1,079	#1426	▲
1990s	600	#2907	▲
1980s	47	#5198	▲
1970s	5	#5083	▼
1960s	10	#4478	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(44 years, 1967–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jordi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	72	#2081	-21 (-22.6%)
2023	93	#1761	+3 (3.3%)
2022	90	#1810	-10 (-10.0%)
2021	100	#1656	-7 (-6.5%)
2020	107	#1545	-12 (-10.1%)
2019	119	#1465	-5 (-4.0%)
2018	124	#1413	+17 (15.9%)
2017	107	#1534	-13 (-10.8%)
2016	120	#1448	-38 (-24.1%)
2015	158	#1178	+12 (8.2%)
2014	146	#1244	-46 (-24.0%)
2013	192	#1018	+98 (104.3%)
2012	94	#1644	+42 (80.8%)
2011	52	#2422	+1 (2.0%)
2010	51	#2449	-15 (-22.7%)
2009	66	#2082	-23 (-25.8%)
2008	89	#1715	-3 (-3.3%)
2007	92	#1663	-74 (-44.6%)
2006	166	#1074	+59 (55.1%)
2005	107	#1394	+5 (4.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jordi as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jordi has also been given to 327 girls in the U.S. since 1983.

#5498

Current rank

327

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jordi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jordi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2081. As a girl's name, it ranks #5498.

Jordi has two lives

Jordi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1967–2024) · Methodology