How Many People Are Named Joaquin?

Complete statistics for the name Joaquin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joaquin
Rare
Spanish

Joaquin, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 10,305 Americans bearing it. That's around 32,024 people today, making it quite unique. The majority, 70%, are under 30, keeping it a modern choice.

~3,554
Living in US
1 in 93,261
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God takes hold
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Passionate Determined Creative
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and transformative force, often associated with leadership and spiritual guidance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,008
Worldwide Bearers
#2,058
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
10,280
🇵🇪 Peru
9,101
🇧🇴 Bolivia
8,672
🇪🇨 Ecuador
4,739
🇵🇾 Paraguay
3,258
🇺🇾 Uruguay
3,234
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,548
🇫🇷 France
606
🇨🇦 Canada
413
🇹🇭 Thailand
403

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
31,972 (100%)
♀ Female
51 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
24,322
Would be under 30 (70%)
7,081
Would be 30–60 (20%)
3,314
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 34,717 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joaquin Through the Generations

Since its peak in 2008 with 1,250 births, Joaquin has maintained a stable presence, becoming a name predominantly favored by younger generations. With 24,322 under 30 and just 3,314 over 60, it's clear that Joaquin is a name that's here to stay among the younger crowd. Its global ranking at 2,058, with 491,474 living bearers worldwide, especially prevalent in Mexico, underscores its cultural significance beyond U.S. borders.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11,003
Texas 7,723
Florida 1,632
Arizona 1,457
New York 1,436
Illinois 1,406
New Mexico 904
Colorado 718
New Jersey 519
Washington 507

⭐ Famous People Named Joaquin

Joaquín with an accent is associated with Spanish speaking communities while Joaquin without an accent is considered English in Origin. Both are male given names.…

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✨ Similar Names to Joaquin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joaquin's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Joaquin

How Many People Have the Name Joaquin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,554 people in the United States currently share the name Joaquin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,261 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Joaquin a Common or Rare Name?

Joaquin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joaquin Mean?

Joaquin means "God takes hold" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joaquin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Joaquin Most Popular?

The name Joaquin reached peak popularity in 2008, with 1,250 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joaquin?

Approximately 3,554 people named Joaquin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,554. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,261 Americans.

Is Joaquin a rare name?

Joaquin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,261 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joaquin mean?

Joaquin means "God takes hold" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Joaquin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Joaquin are male and 0% are female.

When was Joaquin most popular?

Joaquin peaked in 2008 with 1,250 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,554
All-Time Births3,554
1 in X1 in 93,261
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2008
World Rank#2,058
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.