Jordan Evans

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jordan Evans — to flow down
84K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jordan Evans is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "to flow down" (Jordan) with "son of Evan" (Evans). The first name Jordan is a masculine given name of 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. The surname Evans patronymic meaning "son of Evan" (Welsh form of John). Extremely common in Wales. Jordan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 84K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jordan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jordan

Meaning: to flow down

Hebrew

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.

Surname: Evans

Meaning: son of Evan

Hebrew

Patronymic meaning "son of Evan" (Welsh form of John). Extremely common in Wales.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Jordan Evans

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 Jordan Evans:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Jordan?
The first name Jordan originates from Hebrew. 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.
When was Jordan most popular?
The name Jordan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Evans?
The surname Evans originates from Hebrew. Patronymic meaning "son of Evan" (Welsh form of John). Extremely common in Wales.
How common is the surname Evans?
The surname Evans is shared by approximately 356K people worldwide.
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