Rising since 1987, #355 for boys today.
Popularity of Joaquin since 1886
Babies named Joaquin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Joaquin's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 289 |
| 1920s | 589 |
| 1930s | 491 |
| 1940s | 515 |
| 1950s | 775 |
| 1960s | 1,085 |
| 1970s | 2,130 |
| 1980s | 2,423 |
| 1990s | 3,062 |
| 2000s | 8,172 |
| 2010s | 9,899 |
| 2020s | 6,130 |
Meaning & origin
Joaquin is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Jehoiachin, meaning 'God will establish.' It has been recorded in U.S. data since 1886, with 1 in 1,847 newborn boys receiving the name as of 2025, when it ranked 355th. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020 and has been on a rising trajectory since 1987. It is most popular in Washington D.C., New Mexico, and California.
Joaquin is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Yehoyakhin (Jehoiachin), composed of elements meaning 'Yahweh will establish.' The name appears in the Old Testament as a king of Judah. It has been in use in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, often in honor of Saint Joachim, the traditional father of the Virgin Mary. In the United States, Joaquin has been used since the 19th century, particularly among Hispanic communities, and has seen a steady rise in popularity since the 1980s.
Where Joaquin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Joaquin” around the world
Where Joaquin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joa, Quin, Joaco
Sibling names for Joaquin
Names that share Joaquin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Elena, Adilene, Inez, Xiomara, Caridad, Citlaly, Deyanira, Mirian, Nohemi, Refugia, Sonora, Xitlali, Xitlaly, Yaneli, Yaretzy, Yuridia, Azusena, Buena, Erendira, Estrellita, Irlanda, Isidra, Lavanda, Marguita, Ofilia, Pricila, Quetzaly, Solimar, Yareni, Yatziry, Zyanya, Adamariz, Atalaya, Genoveva, Itzamara, Itzell, Meztli, Nohelia, Perlita, Quintana, Aracelie, Erendida, Itzamar, Jisela, Katalena, Maquita, Monzerrath, Nalleli, Obdulia, Olita, Preciosa, Providencia, Rosangelica
Brothers: Mateo, Santiago, Diego, Lucas, Sebastian, Agustin, Lazaro, Marcial, Rosendo, Vicente, Candelario, Epifanio, Eusebio, Porfirio, Ascencion, Calixto, Nasario, Saulo, Toribio, Eulises, Joriel, Juvencio, Trino, Anastasio, Alcario, Atzin, Cordera, Jojuan, Lautaro, Santy, Sosa
Names like Joaquin
Names whose popularity has moved with Joaquin's over the last 50 years.
