Joaquin

Meaning: Raised by Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew — Spanish form of Joachim

Boy's name · #355 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Joaquin reached its best rank, #275, in 2008 and ranked #355 in 2025. Roughly 36,000 boys have been named Joaquin since 1886.

Across the states

See where Joaquin is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 37 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Joaquin ranks in other countries and regions.

#59 in Ecuador (2025) · #126 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #181 in Mexico (2024) · #629 in Canada (2025) · #676 in Ireland (2025) · #1,705 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,144 in Sweden (2025) · #2,266 in Switzerland (2025) · #2,588 in France (2025) · #14,499 in Italy (2024) · #1,385 in Belgium (2024) · #20 in Argentina (2023) and 3 more.

Famous Joaquins

Joaquin Phoenix — American actor (born 1974)
Joaquín Rodrigo — Spanish composer and pianist (1901–1999)
Joaquín Sorolla — Spanish painter (1863–1923)
Joaquín Correa — Argentine footballer (born 1994)
Joaquín Balaguer — President of the Dominican Republic (1960–1961, 1966–1978, 1986–1996) (1906–2002)
Joaquín Sabina — Spanish musician (born 1949)
Joaquín Almunia — Spanish politician (born 1948)
Joaquín Larrivey — Argentine footballer (born 1984)

In stories & tradition

Joaquín Torres — Marvel Comics superhero
Joaquin Hawks^es — The Spy in the Jungle (novel)
Joaquin de la Vega — The Mask of Zorro (film)

What Joaquins become

Among 1,904 notable people named Joaquin:

Military figures appear 3.17× more often than among typical names — e.g. Joaquín Blake y Joyes, Spanish military officer (1759–1827).

Similar names: Cruz · Johan · Ezequiel · Josue · Jorge · Jovanni

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service