Joaquin
Joaquin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Established by God, raised by Yahweh.
Origin and history
Joaquin is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Jehoiachin, meaning 'established by Yahweh'. It has a long history in biblical traditions and Spanish-speaking cultures before gaining widespread recognition globally. In the United States, it has experienced steady popularity, aided in part by famous actors and cultural figures.
Popularity in the United States
35,601 babies in the United States have been named Joaquin since 1880. It ranks #609 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #323.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.5 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- AZ (4.6 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 289 |
| 1920-1930 | 589 |
| 1930-1940 | 491 |
| 1940-1950 | 515 |
| 1950-1960 | 775 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,085 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,130 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,423 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,062 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,172 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,899 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,130 |
Famous people named Joaquin
- Joaquin Phoenix: Actor, Producer
- Joaquin Miller: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Quino, Joaco, Kin
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Saint Joachim, celebrated as the father of Mary in traditional Christian texts.
- Actor Joaquin Phoenix helped increase mainstream familiarity with the name globally and in the U.S.