Joaquin
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.
| 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.