Jake Jordan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jake Jordan — English
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Jake Jordan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jake is a masculine given name of English origin. Jake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names. People with the given name "Jake" include Jake Aarts (born 1994), Australian rules footballer Jake Abel (born 1987), American actor Jake Abel (rugby union) (born 1997), Australian rugby union footballer Jake Abbott (born 1988), English rugby union footballer Jake Abraham (1967–2023), British actor Jake Adams (pornographic actor) (1992–2021), American poronographic actor Jake Adelson (born 1996), Australian footballer Jake Adelstein (born 1969), American journalist Jake Adicoff (. The surname Jordan: Jordan is a surname of Christian and Hebrew origin. The form found in Western names originates from Hebrew: ירדן, romanized: Yarden, relating to the Jordan River in West Asia. According to the New Testament of the Bible, John the Baptist baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan and during the Crusades, crusaders and pilgrims would bring back some of the river water in containers to use in the baptism of their own children in Europe and Britain. It thus became popular as a first name. Jordanes, a 6th-century Gothic historian, may have popularised the name as well. Jake is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jake reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jake

English

Jake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names. People with the given name "Jake" include Jake Aarts (born 1994), Australian rules footballer Jake Abel (born 1987), American actor Jake Abel (rugby union) (born 1997), Australian rugby union footballer Jake Abbott (born 1988), English rugby union footballer Jake Abraham (1967–2023), British actor Jake Adams (pornographic actor) (1992–2021), American poronographic actor Jake Adelson (born 1996), Australian footballer Jake Adelstein (born 1969), American journalist Jake Adicoff (.

Surname: Jordan

Meaning: to flow down

Hebrew

Jordan is a surname of Christian and Hebrew origin. The form found in Western names originates from Hebrew: ירדן, romanized: Yarden, relating to the Jordan River in West Asia. According to the New Testament of the Bible, John the Baptist baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan and during the Crusades, crusaders and pilgrims would bring back some of the river water in containers to use in the baptism of their own children in Europe and Britain. It thus became popular as a first name. Jordanes, a 6th-century Gothic historian, may have popularised the name as well.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Jake is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jake by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Jake Jordan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jake Jordan:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jake?
The first name Jake originates from English. Jake is a masculine given name derived from Jacob. It can also be a nickname of Jacob and various other given names. People with the given name "Jake" include Jake Aarts (born 1994), Australian rules footballer Jake Abel (born 1987), American actor Jake Abel (rugby union) (born 1997), Australian rugby union footballer Jake Abbott (born 1988), English rugby union footballer Jake Abraham (1967–2023), British actor Jake Adams (pornographic actor) (1992–2021), American poronographic actor Jake Adelson (born 1996), Australian footballer Jake Adelstein (born 1969), American journalist Jake Adicoff (.
When was Jake most popular?
The name Jake reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jordan?
The surname Jordan originates from Hebrew. Jordan is a surname of Christian and Hebrew origin. The form found in Western names originates from Hebrew: ירדן, romanized: Yarden, relating to the Jordan River in West Asia. According to the New Testament of the Bible, John the Baptist baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan and during the Crusades, crusaders and pilgrims would bring back some of the river water in containers to use in the baptism of their own children in Europe and Britain. It thus became popular as a first name. Jordanes, a 6th-century Gothic historian, may have popularised the name as well.
What are the origins of the name Jake Jordan?
The name Jake Jordan combines two different traditions: the first name Jake has English roots, while the surname Jordan originates from Hebrew.
Advertisement