Boy name · Hebrew
Joaquín
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: raised by GodJoaquín is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "raised by God". It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- Raised by God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- wah-KEEN
Meaning and origin of Joaquín
As a boy's name, Joaquín comes from Hebrew and means "raised by God". It is used in Spanish.
Say it wah-KEEN. In Spanish, say hwah-KEEN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Joaquín on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Joaquín on 3 lists.
“Raised by God; Hebrew. Spanish classic. Say wah-KEEN”
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“Raised by God; Spanish form of Joachim. Say wah-KEEN. Some US states drop the accent on birth certificates”
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“Raised by God; Hebrew. Sorolla, the painter of light. Say hwah-KEEN”
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How popular is Joaquín?
- US rank in 2025
- #355
- 925 babies, 542 per million boys
- Best rank
- #275 in 2008
- 1,245 babies that year
- Babies since 1886
- At least 35,601
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 5 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 4 per million |
| 1900s | 22 per million |
| 1910s | 43 per million |
| 1920s | 53 per million |
| 1930s | 46 per million |
| 1940s | 35 per million |
| 1950s | 38 per million |
| 1960s | 56 per million |
| 1970s | 129 per million |
| 1980s | 131 per million |
| 1990s | 157 per million |
| 2000s | 409 per million |
| 2010s | 526 per million |
| 2020s | 592 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #346 | #364 | #347 | #332 | #307 | #309 | #329 | #335 | #340 | #355 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Joaquín
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- JoaquimRaised by God (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Joaquín
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
Joaquín: common questions
What does the name Joaquín mean?
Joaquín comes from Hebrew and means "raised by God".
Is Joaquín a boy or girl name?
Joaquín is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Joaquín come from?
Joaquín comes from Hebrew and means "raised by God". Today it is used in Spanish.
How do you pronounce Joaquín?
Say wah-KEEN. In Spanish, say hwah-KEEN. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Joaquín?
Joaquín ranked #355 in the US in 2025, with 925 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Joaquín?
Forms of Joaquín with the same meaning and origin include Joaquim (Portuguese).
What middle names go with Joaquín?
Middle names that flow well with Joaquín include Asher, Ford, Isaac, Lee and Luke. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.