How to say it
joa · QUIN
wɑːˈkiːn
Masculine
Joaquin
Raised by God
What it means
The Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'raised' or 'established by God.'
Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'God will establish' or 'raised by God.' In Christian tradition Joachim is the father of the Virgin Mary, and the name spread across the Spanish-speaking world, leaving its mark on places like San Joaquin, California. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is its best-known modern bearer. The J is soft, so it lands as wah-KEEN. Quino is a regional short.
How to spell Joaquin
The standard spelling is Joaquin. Common variants include Joaquín, Joachim, Gioacchino, but Joaquin is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #275 in 2008, currently #355 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
wah-KEEN; the J is nearly silent.
- Worth knowing
A staple across Latino communities; in tradition, the father of the Virgin Mary.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Joaquin Phoenix American Academy Award-winning actor
- St. Joachim in tradition, the father of the Virgin Mary
Spelling variants
- Joaquín
- Joachim
- Gioacchino
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Common questions
- What does the name Joaquin mean?
- The Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'raised' or 'established by God.'
- What does Joaquin mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Joaquin means "Raised by God." Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'God will establish' or 'raised by God.' In Christian tradition Joachim is the father of the Virgin Mary, and the name spread across the Spanish-speaking world, leaving its mark on places like San Joaquin, California. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is its best-known modern bearer. The J is soft, so it lands as wah-KEEN. Quino is a regional short.
- How do you pronounce Joaquin?
- Joaquin is pronounced wɑːˈkiːn. Say it as joa-QUIN, with the stress on the "quin" syllable.
- How do you spell Joaquin?
- The standard spelling is Joaquin. Common spelling variants include Joaquín, Joachim, Gioacchino.
- Is Joaquin a boy or girl name?
- Joaquin is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Joaquin?
- Joaquin ranked #355 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.