All about the name JORIAN

Meaning, origin, history.

Jorian is an uncommon, distinctive name of Latin origin. It translates to 'of Janus', the two-faced god of beginnings and endings, gates and doorways, time, transitions, and duality in Roman mythology. This unique moniker carries a sense of antiquity yet remains contemporary due to its scarcity. It consists of three syllables with a soft 'o' sound repeated in both syllables of the name, making it phonetically pleasing and easy to pronounce. While not extensively used today, Jorian stands out as an appealing choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name.

Popularity of the name JORIAN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Jorian had a notable start with 7 births in 1994, dipped slightly to 5 in 1996, then rose again to 8 in 1997. After a decade of absence from the top ten charts, Jorian resurfaced in 2003 and 2005 with 6 births each year. In total, there were 32 newborns named Jorian between 1994 and 2005."

Name variation JORIAN.