Joaquim
Joaquim is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Established by God; raised by Yahweh.
Origin and history
Joaquim is the Portuguese form of the classic Biblical name Joachim, which traces back to Hebrew. It carries the traditional meaning 'established by Yahweh' or 'raised by God'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name that has seen steady, modest usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
964 babies in the United States have been named Joaquim since 1880. It ranks #3717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1746.
States where it is most popular
- MA (52 %)
- FL (26.9 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- NJ (2.9 %)
- NY (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 43 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 163 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 181 |
Famous people named Joaquim
- Joaquim de Almeida: Actor
- Joaquim Cruz: Athlete, Olympic Champion
- Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis: Author, Poet
Fun facts
- Joaquim is one of the most enduring traditional masculine names in Portugal and Brazil.
- It shares the same etymological origin as the Hebrew name Jehoiachin, a king of Judah mentioned in the Old Testament.