Joaquin
Joaquín or Joaquin is a male given name, the Spanish version of Joachim.
- Spanish
Meaning & Origin of Joaquin
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Joaquín or Joaquin is a male given name, the Spanish version of Joachim.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Spanish
The Story of Joaquin
Joaquin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 1,245 Joaquins were born — ranking #275 that year. As of 2026, Joaquin ranks #349 for baby boys with 979 births, holding steady (0%). In total, more than 37K Joaquins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Joaquin
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Joaquin. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Joaquín
Names that sound like Joaquin
Phonetically similar names — useful when Joaquin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joaquin
What does the name Joaquin mean?
What is the origin of the name Joaquin?
How popular is Joaquin in 2026?
When was Joaquin most popular?
In which U.S. states is Joaquin most popular?
Is Joaquin a unisex name?
What names go well with Joaquin?
What are nicknames or variants of Joaquin?
About the name Joaquin
Joaquin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 37K births in the dataset. Joaquin's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #275. Use the chart and map above to compare Joaquin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2008 →
- Names of the 2000s →
- Names starting with "J" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.