Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jordynn

Jordynn is an Americanized respelling of the gender-neutral name Jordan; the “-ynn” suffix is designed to feminize the name more. Jordan is an ancient name given to the River Jordan, derived from the Hebrew word “ha-yarden” meaning “flowing down”. The River Jordan is significant to Christians because it is where Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. In the Middle Ages Christians would pilgrimage to the Holy Land and bring a container of water back with them. Children (male and female) who were baptized with this holy water were often given the name Jordan. Most people would assume Jordan is merely the transferred use of a surname (as in Michael Jordan) when in fact Jordan has been used as a given name way before surnames were even invented. Some of the earlier medieval versions of the name were Jordanis and Jourdain. Eventually it did become a surname, derived from the given name. However, the spelling of Jordynn is a made-up and uncommonly used (except with rare frequency in the United States and Australia).

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Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME JORDYNN

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME JORDYNN

Jordynn can thank the MTV series “16 and Pregnant” for the name’s sudden appearance on the charts in 2010. During that year the second installment of the show was aired featuring a high school senior named Samantha Hernandez who had a daughter she named Jordynn. Jordynn debuted that year at position #691 out of 1000 on the female naming charts. This is a rather high number to come in at for the first time, so we knew right away there was some pop-culture influence behind it. From this perspective, Jordynn reminds us of Maci and Bentley, two other names whose popularity right now was largely driven by “16 and Pregnant”. All we can say to this is… really? REALLY?

Quick Facts

ON JORDYNN

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

809

PRONUNCIATION:

JOHR-din

SIMPLE MEANING:

Flowing down

Characteristics

OF JORDYNN

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

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Historic Figures

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