Established by God
Joakim is the Scandinavian and Slavic form of Joachim. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyaqim, which appears in the Old Testament as a King of Judah.
Less common today
Joakim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,709 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NBA All-Star center
Lead singer of the heavy metal band Sabaton
Lead singer of the Swedish rock band Kent
Major League Baseball pitcher
