The nameJordi

Jordi is the Catalan form of George, given in France mostly in the 1980s and 1990s.

Meaning

Like George, it comes from the Greek geôrgos, "farmer".

Origin

Greek, through Catalan.

History

Found since 1946, Jordi peaked in France in the early 1990s. It has become rare.

Popularity of the name Jordi

Jordi in France

4691stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (145 births)
1,455babies named Jordi in France since 1900
073145 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jordi was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 545 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jordi. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Jordi in France were born before 1991.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jordi mean?

Like George, it comes from the Greek geôrgos, "farmer".

What is the origin of the name Jordi?

Greek, through Catalan.

Is Jordi a girl's or a boy's name?

Jordi is a boy's name.