Most popular boy names in the 50s in New Mexico

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May 22, 2026
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Most popular boy names in the 50s in New Mexico

Perhaps no decade in US history conjures up more imagery of all-American idealism than the 1950s. A politically conservative era, the '50s introduced the world to some of the most enduring cultural touchstones of the USA: milkshakes, Elvis Presley, "I Love Lucy," and sock-hops. One might imagine classic American kids named Jimmy and Susie splitting a hot-fudge sundae at a local soda shop—and you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in New Mexico using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.

Keep reading to see if your name made the list.

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#30. Manuel

Manuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God with us".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 866
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 178 (#118 (tie) most common name, -79.4% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 15,966 (#161 most common name)

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#29. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 920
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 32 (#409 (tie) most common name, -96.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 207,276 (#20 most common name)

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#28. Jose

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 973
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 379 (#47 most common name, -61.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 31,024 (#108 most common name)

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#27. Frank

Frank is a name of German origin meaning "free man".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 999
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 30 (#422 most common name, -97.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 112,321 (#34 most common name)

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#26. Edward

Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,014
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 104 (#215 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 188,328 (#23 most common name)

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#25. Johnny

Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,110
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 108 (#199 (tie) most common name, -90.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 65,626 (#55 most common name)

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#24. George

George is a name of Greek origin meaning "farmer".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,116
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 88 (#250 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 181,029 (#25 most common name)

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#23. Kenneth

Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,178
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#272 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 262,822 (#16 most common name)

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#22. Donald

Donald is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "world ruler".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,186
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#272 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 273,576 (#14 most common name)

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#21. Jerry

Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,194
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 80 (#272 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,566 (#31 most common name)

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#20. Anthony

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,215
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 486 (#31 most common name, -60.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 136,652 (#30 most common name)

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#19. Raymond

Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,223
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 87 (#255 (tie) most common name, -92.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 108,932 (#38 most common name)

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#18. Daniel

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,342
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 631 (#9 most common name, -53.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 243,725 (#19 most common name)

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#17. Ronald

Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,356
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 631 (#9 most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 271,146 (#15 most common name)

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#16. Paul

Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,433
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 97 (#231 (tie) most common name, -93.2% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 253,191 (#17 most common name)

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#15. Gary

Gary is a name of English origin meaning "spearman".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,514
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 97 (#231 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 329,935 (#12 most common name)

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#14. Joe

Joe is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah increases".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,531
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 18 (#486 most common name, -98.8% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 62,481 (#57 most common name)

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#13. Larry

Larry is a name of Latin origin meaning "from the place of the laurel leaves".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,586
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 5 (#710 most common name, -99.7% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 245,690 (#18 most common name)

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#12. Joseph

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,598
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 511 (#27 most common name, -68.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 300,006 (#13 most common name)

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#11. Steven

Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,601
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 102 (#218 (tie) most common name, -93.6% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 333,657 (#11 most common name)

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#10. Thomas

Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,612
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 274 (#76 most common name, -83.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 454,385 (#8 most common name)

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#9. Mark

Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,696
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 76 (#279 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 382,585 (#9 most common name)

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#8. Charles

Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 1,708
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 190 (#108 (tie) most common name, -88.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 361,178 (#10 most common name)

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#7. William

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 2,300
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 407 (#43 most common name, -82.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 591,226 (#6 most common name)

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#6. Richard

Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,270
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 129 (#162 most common name, -96.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 535,453 (#7 most common name)

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#5. John

John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,527
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 301 (#63 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 797,917 (#4 most common name)

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#4. James

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 3,530
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 590 (#15 most common name, -83.3% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 843,776 (#1 most common name)

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#3. David

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,432
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 483 (#32 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 769,951 (#5 most common name)

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#2. Michael

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,462
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 630 (#10 most common name, -85.9% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 837,466 (#2 most common name)

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#1. Robert

Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".

New Mexico
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 4,538
- Babies from 2015 to 2024: 273 (#77 most common name, -94.0% compared to the 50s)

National:
- Babies from 1950 to 1959: 830,391 (#3 most common name)

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