Joachim
Every Joachim since 1912 — 1,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joachim
Joachim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,189 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,203 American babies have been named Joachim. Its peak came in 2006, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joachim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joachim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,189 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,495 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,402 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,619 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,226 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,207 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,844 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,293 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,390 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,856 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,823 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,518 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,940 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,430 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,934 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,876 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,077 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,269 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,149 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,319 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,046 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,773 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,582 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,554 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,392 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,746 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,906 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,504 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,145 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,566 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,542 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,373 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,337 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,800 |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,956 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,725 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Joachim
- Joachim von Ribbentrop Politician · 1893–1946
- Joachim Murat Politician · 1767–1815
- Joachim Religious figure · -100–-10
- Joachim Gauck Politician · b. 1940
- Joachim Peiper Military personnel · 1915–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joachim in 2025?
Joachim ranked #4,189 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joachim?
1,203 babies have been named Joachim in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joachim most popular?
Joachim peaked in 2006, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Joachim a boy or girl name?
Joachim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joachim rising or falling?
Joachim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joachim?
Well-known people named Joachim include Joachim von Ribbentrop (politician), Joachim Murat (politician), Joachim (religious figure).