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Most Popular Baby Names in New Mexico

The top 10 girl and boy names registered in New Mexico in 2023, based on Social Security Administration birth records.

Top Girl Names in New Mexico

  1. 1Olivia
  2. 2Emma
  3. 3Sophia
  4. 4Isabella
  5. 5Mia
  6. 6Luna
  7. 7CamilaSTATE PICK
  8. 8ValentinaSTATE PICK
  9. 9SofiaSTATE PICK
  10. 10AriaSTATE PICK

Top Boy Names in New Mexico

  1. 1Liam
  2. 2Noah
  3. 3Mateo
  4. 4SebastianSTATE PICK
  5. 5Elijah
  6. 6DiegoSTATE PICK
  7. 7Oliver
  8. 8James
  9. 9Lucas
  10. 10SantiagoSTATE PICK

Names Unique to New Mexico

These names appear in New Mexico's top 10 but not in the national top 10 — making them distinctly popular in the West.

CamilaValentinaSofiaAriaSebastianDiegoSantiago

Rising Names in the West

Names gaining popularity across West states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular baby girl name in New Mexico?

Olivia is the most popular girl name in New Mexico according to 2023 Social Security Administration data.

What is the most popular baby boy name in New Mexico?

Liam is the #1 boy name in New Mexico for 2023. It's also highly ranked nationally.

How do New Mexico baby names compare to national trends?

New Mexico follows many national trends but has regional flavor too. Names like Camila and Sebastian appear in the state top 10 but not the national top 10.

Where does this data come from?

This data comes from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), which publishes annual state-level baby name statistics based on Social Security card applications. The data reflects names given to at least 5 babies in New Mexico in 2023.

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Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) 2023 annual baby names by state. Names are ranked by frequency of Social Security card applications in each state. Data is in the public domain.