Jourdan is of French origin, derived from the word 'Jordan'. It means 'flowing down, descending'. The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages when it was used as a given name in France. Today, Jourdan is considered unisex but is more commonly used for males.
The name Jourdan experienced a significant peak in popularity between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, with over 140 births per year from 1989 to 1993. However, it has since seen a substantial decline, with fewer than 25 births per year recorded since 2006, and as low as 5 births in 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 2317 births named Jourdan from 1980 to 2023.