Jordi is of Catalan origin and means "of the earth." It is often used as both a given name and a surname in Spain, particularly in the region of Catalonia. The name Jordi has gained international recognition largely due to its association with football legend Lionel Messi, whose full name is Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, where Jordi is his father's given name. However, it is important to note that the name predates and transcends this association. In Catalan culture, Saint Jordi (or George) is a patron saint who is celebrated on April 23rd as both St. George's Day in Catalonia and as the day of roses and books.
The name Jordi experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 2010s to the early 2020s, with a noticeable peak in recent years. Between 2017 and 2023, there were consistently high numbers of births (ranging from 18 to 22), indicating that Jordi has become quite fashionable as a baby name during this period. The total number of births recorded over the entire span is 304.