Meaning, origin, history
Jordan is a unisex given name of American origin. It is derived from the biblical name Jordan, which means "flowing down" or "descending." In the Bible, the River Jordan was the river where Jesus was baptized.
The name Jordache gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. This was partly due to the success of the American designer clothing brand Jordache, which was founded in 1973 by Joe Navti. The company's popular jeans bore the name Jordache on their back pockets, making it a familiar sight in fashionable circles.
The name Jordache has also been used as a character name in various forms of media. For example, it is the name of a fictional band in the 2007 American comedy-drama film " Across the Universe," and it is also the name of a character in the popular video game series Grand Theft Auto.
Overall, Jordache is a unique and fashionable name that carries a touch of biblical history while also being associated with modern American style and culture.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jordache since 1880
Total births
30
Total since 1880
Peak year
1980
12 births
in 1985
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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