unisex name
Jourdain
zhoor-DAN (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 216
Jourdain is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2012 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Jourdain is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in 1996, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jourdain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 9 |
How Popular Is Jourdain?
In 2012, Jourdain was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jourdain Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jourdain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jourdain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jourdain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jourdain
- French zhoor-DAN
Sibling Names for Jourdain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jourdain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jourdain
How popular is the name Jourdain?
In 2012, Jourdain was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jourdain a girl's or a boy's name?
Jourdain is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jourdain?
Jourdain has 2 syllables.
When was Jourdain most popular?
Jourdain peaked in 1996, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.