Joaquim

Joaquim is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Joaquim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Joaquim

Joaquim belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joaquim first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2579 in 1940, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 938 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joaquim in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#2579 in 1940
Peak year
2017
Babies named Joaquim in 2024
28
Total since 1880
938

Joaquim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1470 in 2017
Babies named Joaquim in 2025
5
Total since 1996
130

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joaquim mean?

The meaning of Joaquim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joaquim a boy or girl name?

Joaquim is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joaquim?

Joaquim comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Joaquim?

Joaquim first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #2579 in 1940, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.