Joaquín

Joaquín 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 1,009 boys in the United States.

Joaquín at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Joaquín

Joaquín belongs to the Spanish 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, Joaquín first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #275 in 2008, and in 2024 1,009 babies received the name — 34,664 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joaquín in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#275 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Joaquín in 2024
1,009
Total since 1880
34,664

Joaquín in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1469 in 2006
Babies named Joaquín in 2025
15
Total since 1996
258

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joaquín mean?

The meaning of Joaquín 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 Joaquín a boy or girl name?

Joaquín is a boy name. In 2024, 1,009 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joaquín?

Joaquín comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Joaquín?

Joaquín first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #275 in 2008, and 1,009 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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.