Yordan is of Bulgarian origin, derived from the Thracian god of war and storms, Yarovit. It means 'storm' or 'thunder'. This unique name gained popularity in Bulgaria during communist times but has since become more widespread internationally.
The name Yordan experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past three decades, with a significant increase in recent years. Between 1993 and 2023, there were a total of 207 babies named Yordan. The most popular years for the name were 2020 and 2022, each seeing 17 and 16 births respectively, indicating a growing trend in popularity during these recent years.