Joaquin
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew / Spanish ◈ 2 syllables
"God Will Raise"

From Hebrew / Spanish

Joaquin means established by God — the Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew. Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for Joker — one of the most transformative performances. In Catholic tradition, Joachim is the Virgin Mary's father. Two syllables of Oscar-Joker-transformative, Mary's-father, and the Spanish form of being established by God.

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Joaquin at a glance
MeaningGod Will Raise
OriginHebrew / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#333
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Why parents love Joaquin
  • Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for Joker — most transformative.
  • Joachim is the Virgin Mary's father.
  • Two syllables with a powerful, Spanish sound: wah-KEEN.
  • The meaning established by God is divinely strong.
  • The Spanish heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Joaquin
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Origin & history of Joaquin
Hebrew Yehoyaqim (established by God) Spanish Joaquin
1
Hebrew / Spanish roots
Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim meaning established by God. Phoenix won the Oscar for Joker. Joachim is the Virgin Mary's father.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish form; Joaquin Phoenix (born 1974).
3
Today
Joaquin remains a beloved choice, ranking #333 in the US. 34,717 babies have been named Joaquin since 1886.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Joaquin?
2008 peak year
Joaquin entered U.S. records in 1886, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2008, 1,245 babies received the name (ranked #275). Today it sits around #333, with roughly 1,015 babies named Joaquin each year. Joaquin's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 34,717 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,245 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #275)
1,015 Avg. per year
(last decade)
10,150 Total registrations
last 10 years
34,717 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #333) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Joaquin
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Joaquin's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — God-established seeking. People named Joaquin tend to be powerful, transformative, and gifted at being established by God AND winning Oscars.

Established by God wins Oscars
Phoenix-Joker
Mary's-father
Spanish-divine
Transformative-powerful
J1
O6
A1
Q8
U3
I9
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Joaquin
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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