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Joaquin
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “God will establish”
- Meaning
- God will establish
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- wah-KEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #355
- US babies 2025
- 925
- Best rank
- #275 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Joaquin
Joaquin is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God will establish”.
Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim, which comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, meaning God will establish or God raises up. In Christian tradition Joachim is the name given to the father of the Virgin Mary, and his veneration as a saint made the name common in Catholic countries. In Spanish the name is written Joaquín, with the stress on the final syllable. It is widely used across Latin America and among Hispanic families in the United States, and the actor Joaquin Phoenix has made it familiar to a broad audience. Quino and Quin are traditional nicknames.
Popularity over time
Joaquin first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 104 different years, starting in 1886. Its best national rank was #275 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,245 babies. In 2025, 925 babies were named Joaquin, and it ranked #355 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #900 in 1920, #822 in 1950, #520 in 1980, #563 in 2000, #309 in 2010, and #355 in 2025. Of the 35,601 US boys named Joaquin since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,172 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jonas, Aaden, Grady, Rodrigo, and Angelo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Joaquin ranked highest in California, Texas, and District of Columbia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #162 | 239 |
| Texas | #165 | 223 |
| District of Columbia | #186 | 5 |
| New Mexico | #188 | 11 |
| Oregon | #225 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Joaquin is usually pronounced wah-KEEN, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Joaquin
A few middle names that flow with Joaquin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Joaquin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joaquin mean?
Joaquin is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God will establish”.
What is the origin of the name Joaquin?
Joaquin has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim, which comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, meaning God will establish or God raises up.
Is Joaquin a popular name?
Yes. Joaquin ranked #355 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Joaquin a boy or girl name?
Joaquin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Joaquin?
Joaquin is usually pronounced wah-KEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings