Joaquin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Joaquin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Joaquin?
Joaquin is spelled J-O-A-Q-U-I-N. The name has 7 letters.
Joaquin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Joaquin is derived from the Hebrew name Jehoiachin, meaning “raised by God” or “God will establish.”
- Origin
- Joaquin is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is derived from a Hebrew biblical name.
- Pronunciation
- hoh-ah-KEEN · 3 syllables
Joaquin Popularity in 2025
Rank#355
Recorded Births925
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #355 and recorded 86 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Joaquin Mean?
Joaquin is derived from the Hebrew name Jehoiachin, meaning “raised by God” or “God will establish.”
Origin: Joaquin is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is derived from a Hebrew biblical name.
How Do You Pronounce Joaquin?
Pronunciationhoh-ah-KEEN
Syllables3
Joaquin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 925 | #355 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,011 | #340 |
| 2023 | Boys | 999 | #335 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,029 | #329 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,083 | #309 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,083 | #306 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,006 | #332 |
| 2018 | Boys | 954 | #347 |
| 2017 | Boys | 906 | #364 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,003 | #346 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,082 | #321 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,045 | #327 |
| 2013 | Boys | 953 | #340 |
| 2012 | Boys | 970 | #326 |
| 2011 | Boys | 950 | #328 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,030 | #309 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,117 | #295 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,245 | #275 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,180 | #290 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,225 | #285 |
| 2005 | Boys | 847 | #350 |
| 2004 | Boys | 711 | #385 |
| 2003 | Boys | 559 | #451 |
When Was Joaquin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
1,245 recorded births
National rank #275
2006 · Boys
1,225 recorded births
National rank #285
2007 · Boys
1,180 recorded births
National rank #290
2009 · Boys
1,117 recorded births
National rank #295
Where Joaquin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #162 | 239 |
| TX | #164 | 223 |
| DC | #168 | 5 |
| NM | #179 | 11 |
| OR | #220 | 19 |
| AZ | #242 | 33 |
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| IL | #268 | 41 |