A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Joaquina since 1913
Babies named Joaquina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Joaquina is a rare Spanish and Portuguese feminine name that peaked in popularity in 1926, during the height of its use in the United States. After a long decline, it has been rising again since 2022, though it remains extremely uncommon. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1913. Its revival places it among vintage names returning to favor, but it has yet to achieve widespread use, with no top states strongly associated with it.
Joaquina is the feminine form of Joaquín, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joachim, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim, meaning 'God will establish' (from the Hebrew elements 'Yah' referring to God and 'qum' meaning 'to rise, to establish'). The name appears in Christian tradition as the name of Saint Joachim, traditionally the father of the Virgin Mary. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Joaquina has a long history in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quina, Joa, Joaqui
Sibling names for Joaquina
Names that share Joaquina's style, for a brother or sister.
