Jordy
Boy name · #1261 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
Jordy is currently the #1261 boy name in the United States — 157 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #880, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,465 boys born in 2025 was named Jordy.
Babies named Jordy per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 68-year story
Jordy first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 332 boys were named Jordy — good for #680 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jordy against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jordy in class?
Jordy scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jordy will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jordy is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jordy is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jordys were WI (17), CA (13), TX (11), NY (9), MN (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jordy
Statistically, parents drawn to Jordy tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Fredy, Jabari, Jacoby, Jovani, and Jair.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jordy | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | #1260 |
| 2024 | 179 | #1165 |
| 2023 | 179 | #1161 |
| 2022 | 192 | #1111 |
| 2021 | 207 | #1040 |
| 2020 | 190 | #1053 |
| 2019 | 223 | #957 |
| 2018 | 249 | #876 |
| 2017 | 272 | #823 |
| 2016 | 241 | #901 |
| 2015 | 253 | #880 |
| 2014 | 230 | #926 |
| 2013 | 201 | #988 |
| 2012 | 177 | #1069 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1484 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1462 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1272 |
| 2008 | 180 | #1055 |
| 2007 | 185 | #1024 |
| 2006 | 332 | #680 |
| 2005 | 219 | #842 |
| 2004 | 202 | #867 |
| 2003 | 219 | #797 |
| 2002 | 209 | #811 |
| 2001 | 306 | #620 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jordy a popular boy name?
Jordy ranked #1261 among boys in 2025 with 157 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #880.
When was the name Jordy most popular?
Jordy peaked in 2006, when 332 American boys received the name (ranked #680 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jordy?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,465 newborn American boys was named Jordy. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.