Joakim is a Scandinavian name of Hebrew origin. It means "Yahweh establishes" or "Yahweh will establish." The name is derived from the elements ya (meaning "Yahweh") and akim ("will establish"). Joakim is a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament as the father of Zechariah and grandfather of Jeremiah. It was also borne by several historical figures, including King Joash of Judah and King Jehoiakim of Judah. In recent years, Joakim has gained popularity in various Scandinavian countries, particularly in Sweden and Norway.
The name Joakim has seen varying popularity over the past two decades in the United States. Between 2006 and 2023, there were a total of 141 babies named Joakim born across the country.
In terms of annual birth trends, the number of babies named Joakim peaked in recent years, with 16 births recorded in 2014. This was followed by another peak in 2018, with 11 babies given the name Joakim. However, there has been a slight decline in popularity since then, with only 7 births recorded in both 2020 and 2021.
Despite fluctuations in yearly birth numbers, it is clear that the name Joakim continues to be chosen for newborns in the United States. With over a century's worth of data available, we can continue to track the popularity of this name and observe any future trends.