Joaquin

Joaquin: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameSpanish origin#355 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑˈkiːn/ · /hwɑˈkiːn/

Meaning and origin of Joaquin

  • A male given name from Spanish, an anglicized spelling of Spanish Joaquín.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Joaquín.

How popular is Joaquin?

#355boys, 2025
925U.S. babies in 2025
#275peak rank (2008)
35,654babies since 1880

Since 1880, 53 girls and 35,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Joaquin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8951 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #275 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #355 for boys, with 925 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,250 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Joaquin FAQ

What does the name Joaquin mean?

A male given name from Spanish, an anglicized spelling of Spanish Joaquín. Borrowed from Spanish Joaquín.

What is the origin of the name Joaquin?

Joaquin is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Joaquin?

Since 1880, 53 girls and 35,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Joaquin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8951 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #275 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #355 for boys, with 925 babies given the name.

Is Joaquin a boy or girl name?

Joaquin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 53 girls and 35,601 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.