Joaquim
Every Joaquim since 1917 — 964 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joaquim
Joaquim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,190 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 964 American babies have been named Joaquim. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Joaquim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joaquim 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 | #4,190 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,928 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,257 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,501 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,537 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,967 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,934 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,976 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,031 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,827 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,282 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,045 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,947 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,662 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,191 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,955 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,725 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,962 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,963 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,705 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,888 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,512 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,555 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,283 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,831 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,424 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,714 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,784 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,662 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,686 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,946 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,579 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,446 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,439 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,029 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,045 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Joaquim
- Joaquim Chissano Politician · b. 1939
- Joaquim de Almeida Actor · b. 1957
- Joaquim Rifé Soccer player · b. 1942
- Joaquim Manuel de Macedo Writer · 1820–1882
- Joaquim Cruz Athlete · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joaquim in 2025?
Joaquim ranked #4,190 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 Joaquim?
964 babies have been named Joaquim in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joaquim most popular?
Joaquim peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Joaquim a boy or girl name?
Joaquim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joaquim rising or falling?
Joaquim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joaquim?
Well-known people named Joaquim include Joaquim Chissano (politician), Joaquim de Almeida (actor), Joaquim Rifé (soccer player).