Joaquin is the Spanish form of Joachim, a Hebrew name meaning "established by God" or "God will raise up". By tradition Joachim was the father of the Virgin Mary, which made the name popular in Catholic countries, and actor Joaquin Phoenix has made it familiar across the United States. Joaquin has been in the US top 1000 throughout this century, peaking at number 275 in 2008 and ranking number 355 in 2025.