The nameJoachim
Joachim is a Hebrew name carried, by tradition, by the father of the Virgin Mary.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Joachim comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, "God will establish".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Joachim reached 1485th place in 1998.
Did you know?
- Joachim Löw was the coach of the German team that won the World Cup in 2014.
Famous people named Joachim
- Joachim Löw, football manager
- Joachim Rønning, film director
Popularity of the name Joachim
Joachim in the United States
Joachim was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 221 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Joachim. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Joachim in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 22 births a year.
Joachim in France
Joachim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,370 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Joachim. Half of all babies named Joachim in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 163 births a year on average, against 215 in the five years before.
Joachim in Belgium
Joachim in Austria
Joachim in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Joachim
Names from the same generation as Joachim, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joachim mean?
Joachim comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, "God will establish".
What is the origin of the name Joachim?
Hebrew.
Is Joachim a girl's or a boy's name?
Joachim is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Joachim?
In 2024, Joachim was the 4624th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 22 births.
What are the variants of the name Joachim?
Variants and related names of Joachim include Aki.
What are good sibling names for Joachim?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sephora, Minna, Leya and Bracha for a sister, Manasseh, Samy, Omer and Lemuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Joachim?
Joachim Löw, football manager; Joachim Rønning, film director.