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Joaquin

/ hwah-KEEN /
Boy Spanish 2 syllables
Meaning
Joaquin means Raised by God (Spanish).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
hwah-KEEN
Popularity
#355 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Joaquin in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Joaquin first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2008, when 1,245 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 925.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Joaquin popular?

Steady Joaquin has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.

US babies given the name Joaquin, by decade
2020s 6,130
2010s 9,899
2000s 8,172
1990s 3,062
1980s 2,423
1970s 2,130
1960s 1,085
1950s 775
1940s 515
1930s 491
1920s 589
1910s 289
1900s 30
1890s 5
1880s 6

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Joaquin mean?

Joaquín is the Spanish form of Joachim, “raised by Yahweh.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joaquin mean?

Joaquin means Raised by God. Joaquín is the Spanish form of Joachim, “raised by Yahweh.”

What is the origin of the name Joaquin?

Joaquin is of Spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Joaquin?

Joaquin is pronounced “hwah-KEEN.”

Is Joaquin a boy or a girl name?

Joaquin is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Joaquin a popular name right now?

Joaquin has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.

How popular is the name Joaquin?

In 2025, Joaquin ranked #355 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Joaquin most popular?

Joaquin was most popular in 2008, when about 1,245 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Joaquin?

Names similar to Joaquin include Rodrigo, Pablo, Maximiliano, Raul, Salvador.

What names go well with Joaquin?

Spanish names that pair well with Joaquin include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.