William Shakespeare's famous female protagonist once asked, "What's in a name?" The answer? Honestly, quite a bit. Though the young lovestruck Juliet presents her soliloquy in the interest of proving quite the opposite—that a name means nothing, and her affection for Romeo should not be hindered by feuding family names—the truth about the weight carried by a name is quite contrary to her point.
The reality is that names tell stories. They tell stories about those who give them to us, and they come to tell stories about us as we carry them through our lives. They tell stories about cultural trends and current events that inform them or about the long-standing traditions that serve to carry them on from generation to generation. Names are like mirrors that reflect where we've come from, who we are, what connects us, and where we're going.
This is a time when finding unique baby names seems to be a high priority. Yet a look at baby name trends over the past decade shows that even as we grasp for the unconventional, there's still a fair share of names that reign supreme when it comes to baby name selection.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys of the last decade in New Mexico using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
You may also like: Highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from New Mexico
Christian is a name of English origin meaning "follower Of Christ".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 460
- Number of babies in 2019: 31 (#60 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -49.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #40 in 2010
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 83,934
Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 464
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +231.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2019
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 97,962
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468
- Number of babies in 2019: 26 (#82 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -55.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2015
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,306
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 469
- Number of babies in 2019: 23 (#92 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -64.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #28 in 2011
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 87,848
Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 491
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -11.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2018
National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,795
You may also like: Fastest-growing jobs in New Mexico
Damian is a name of Greek origin meaning "to tame".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 493
- Number of babies in 2019: 35 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -31.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2012
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35,043
Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 497
- Number of babies in 2019: 42 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,102
Dominic is a name of Latin origin meaning "belonging to the lord".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 513
- Number of babies in 2019: 33 (#55 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -35.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2012
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,037
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548
- Number of babies in 2019: 37 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2017
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 159,600
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548
- Number of babies in 2019: 26 (#82 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -68.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2012
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104,818
You may also like: Baldest states: See how New Mexico ranks for hair-loss medication prescriptions
Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 551
- Number of babies in 2019: 81 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +170.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2019
National
- Rank: #126
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30,142
Eli is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God" or "elevated".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 554
- Number of babies in 2019: 36 (#48 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2015
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 69,687
Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 555
- Number of babies in 2019: 30 (#66 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -50.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2012
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,530
Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to flow down".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 560
- Number of babies in 2019: 29 (#70 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -58.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2015
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,275
Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 565
- Number of babies in 2019: 31 (#60 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 96,183
You may also like: Countries to which New Mexico exports the most goods
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 575
- Number of babies in 2019: 21 (#102 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -74.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2013
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54,957
Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 587
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -43.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2010
National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,700
Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 594
- Number of babies in 2019: 52 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2012
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,815
Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 595
- Number of babies in 2019: 102 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +191.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2019
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 50,318
Xavier is a name of Spanish origin meaning "bright".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 596
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2010
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48,541
You may also like: Biggest sources of immigrants to New Mexico
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 622
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#24 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2016
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134,226
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 629
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -34.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107,854
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 642
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -44.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2010
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101,885
Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 657
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -13.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,453
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 680
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2019
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94,338
You may also like: Counties with the most motor vehicle accident fatalities in New Mexico
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 681
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -47.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2010
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 116,382
Jeremiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed by God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 684
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#32 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -32.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2013
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 66,502
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685
- Number of babies in 2019: 59 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -25.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2017
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 139,307
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 698
- Number of babies in 2019: 50 (#29 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -55.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2010
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111,883
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699
- Number of babies in 2019: 35 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2012
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 124,808
You may also like: Car insurance rates in New Mexico August 2025
Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699
- Number of babies in 2019: 77 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +30.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,518
Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 711
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -13.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2018
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 157,591
Santiago is a name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 716
- Number of babies in 2019: 61 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2017
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36,241
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 727
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#24 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -29.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2014
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 115,341
Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 732
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2016
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75,977
You may also like: Highest-rated things to do in New Mexico by visitors
Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 743
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2015
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141,833
Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 749
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2018
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79,350
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 760
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -60.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,951
Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 789
- Number of babies in 2019: 71 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -22.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2018
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 126,600
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 801
- Number of babies in 2019: 50 (#29 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2012
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 148,857
You may also like: Car insurance rates in New Mexico
Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 813
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -55.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2012
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 125,780
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 829
- Number of babies in 2019: 52 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -55.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2013
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 105,296
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 870
- Number of babies in 2019: 69 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2017
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 133,595
Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 879
- Number of babies in 2019: 55 (#20 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -57.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2010
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 129,374
Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 885
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2016
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 62,838
You may also like: Coldest Septembers in New Mexico since 1895
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 930
- Number of babies in 2019: 60 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -52.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144,741
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 982
- Number of babies in 2019: 51 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -61.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2011
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 162,876
Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 998
- Number of babies in 2019: 133 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +111.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 173,636
Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,146
- Number of babies in 2019: 89 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136,649
Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,265
- Number of babies in 2019: 127 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +2.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 182,896
You may also like: Movies and TV shows casting in New Mexico
