Joaquim Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: hwa-KEEM //ʒwaˈkim//
Origin: Portuguese; Spanish
Meaning: God will establish (Hebrew); supplanter (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Joaquim is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jehoiakim, which means "Yahweh will establish." The name passed through various linguistic transformations, first appearing in Hebrew as יְהוֹיָקִים (Yehoyaqim). It was later adopted into Greek as Ἰωακείμ (Ioakeim) and subsequently into Latin as Joachimus.
The name made its way into Old French as Joachin before evolving into Joaquim in modern Portuguese and Catalan, reflecting the phonetic and orthographic changes typical of these languages. Historically, Jehoiakim was a king of Judah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, reigning during the late 7th century BCE.
His rule is noted for the political turmoil and the Babylonian threat that ultimately led to the Babylonian exile. The name Joaquim gained further prominence through its association with various saints, particularly Saint Joachim, the father of the Virgin Mary, who is celebrated in Christian tradition.
The veneration of Saint Joachim, particularly in the Catholic Church, contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian cultures throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, Joaquim has been associated with themes of divine establishment and support, resonating with the belief in God's providence.
This connection to religious and historical figures has allowed the name to maintain significance across generations. In various cultures, the name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as Quim in Portuguese, which reflect a familiar or affectionate usage.
The name's rich etymological background and historical associations have solidified its place in the lexicon of names with deep cultural and religious roots.
Famous people named Joaquim
In this section, you will find notable people named Joaquim. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Joaquim who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Joaquim de Almeida is an actor best known for Desperado, Fast Five, and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.
Joaquim Phoenix is an actor best known for Joker, Gladiator, and Walk the Line.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joaquim was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Joaquim has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Florida, California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Joaquim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Joaquim is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Joaquim was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Joaquim (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Joaquim.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 5 |