The French name Jourdain is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'Jordanus', which means 'descending'. It is a masculine given name that has been used throughout history, particularly in France and other French-speaking countries. In the English-speaking world, it is less commonly encountered but still present. The name Jourdain does not have any specific associated days or particular personality traits linked to it.
The name Jourdain experienced a notable peak in popularity during the late 1990s to early 2000s, with a particularly high number of 20 births recorded in 1996. However, it appears that this popularity did not sustain over time, as there was a significant drop in the number of births after that year. The name has since become much less common, with only five births recorded in both 2004 and 2005, and nine births in 2012. Overall, from 1984 to 2012, there were a total of 169 births with the name Jourdain.