Joachim
Joachim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒoʊ̯.ə.kɪm/ · /ˈd͡ʒəʊ̯.ə.kɪm/
Meaning and origin of Joachim
- A male given name from Hebrew, always rare in English.
Etymology
Derived from Latin Iōākīm, from Ancient Greek Ἰωακείμ (Iōakeím), Ἰωακίμ (Iōakím) (2 Kings 24:1), from Biblical Hebrew יְהוֹיָקִים (yəhôyâqîm, literally “may Yahweh raise up”). The Septuagint in 2 Kings 24 mentions "Ιωακιμ" and his son "Ιωαχιμ" (יהויכין), but the latter does not seem to be the source of the name Joachim, as in the Vulgate it is "Ioachin", and in Greek the father of Mary is Ιωακειμ, not Ιωαχιμ.
How popular is Joachim?
Since 1880, 1,203 boys in the U.S. have been named Joachim. Its highest rank for boys was #1795 in 1928. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Joachim FAQ
What does the name Joachim mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, always rare in English. Derived from Latin Iōākīm, from Ancient Greek Ἰωακείμ (Iōakeím), Ἰωακίμ (Iōakím) (2 Kings 24:1), from Biblical Hebrew יְהוֹיָקִים (yəhôyâqîm, literally “may Yahweh raise up”). The Septuagint in 2 Kings 24 mentions "Ιωακιμ" and his son "Ιωαχιμ" (יהויכין), but the latter does not seem to be the source of the name Joachim, as in the Vulgate it is "Ioachin", and in Greek the father of Mary is Ιωακειμ, not Ιωαχιμ.
What is the origin of the name Joachim?
Joachim is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Joachim?
Since 1880, 1,203 boys in the U.S. have been named Joachim. Its highest rank for boys was #1795 in 1928. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Joachim a boy or girl name?
Joachim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,203 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.