Most popular girl names in the 80s in New Mexico
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February 21, 2021
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Most popular girl names in the 80s in New Mexico
Whether it's a long-held family name, a biblical name, or a name that holds special meaning for mom or dad, choosing the moniker that your child will carry for life isn't something to take lightly. Over the years, certain[ names have peaked and then faded in popularity while others stayed at the top of the rankings for multiple decades. And while traditional and biblical names always seem to be in style, we've also seen some more uncommon names become trendy.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 80s in New Mexico using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
Many baby names are inspired by pop culture of the time, whether movies, music, or television. Others represent familial names or have other traditional significance. Keep reading to see if your name made the list.
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#50. Monique
Monique is a name of French origin meaning "advisor".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#439 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #116
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 23,665
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 425
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32 (#439 (tie) most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #116
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 23,665
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#49. Natasha
Natasha is a name of Latin origin meaning "birthday".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 426
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#679 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,178
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 426
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11 (#679 (tie) most common name, -97.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 38,178
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#48. Cassandra
Cassandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "one who shines and excels over man".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 426
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,887
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 426
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 44,887
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#47. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 445
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#110 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 445
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155 (#110 most common name, -65.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 57,285
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#46. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 452
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,097
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 452
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -95.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,097
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#45. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 455
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#172 (tie) most common name, -77.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 455
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 103 (#172 (tie) most common name, -77.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122
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#44. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +35.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 470
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +35.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752
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#43. Shannon
Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 479
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +32.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 479
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +32.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412
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#42. Felicia
Felicia is a name of Latin origin meaning "happy, lucky".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 489
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +29.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #130
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,790
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 489
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 635 (#7 most common name, +29.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #130
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,790
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#41. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 492
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#206 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 492
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#206 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 95,842
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#40. Jamie
Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 545
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#358 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 545
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#358 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548
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#39. Brittany
Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 556
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#358 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 556
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#358 most common name, -92.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795
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#38. Desiree
Desiree is a name of French origin meaning "desired".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#417 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #131
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,734
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#417 (tie) most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #131
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 21,734
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#37. Erin
Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 595
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#482 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 595
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#482 (tie) most common name, -95.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814
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#36. Alicia
Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 610
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#139 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 610
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#139 most common name, -79.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958
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#35. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#139 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 123 (#139 most common name, -80.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597
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#34. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 624
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#324 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 624
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#324 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569
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#33. Sara
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 628
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 628
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640
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#32. April
April is a name of Latin origin meaning "to open".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 662
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#312 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 662
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#312 most common name, -91.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 75,942
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#31. Megan
Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 663
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 663
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500
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#30. Valerie
Valerie is a name of Latin origin meaning "fierce".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#268 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 34,589
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70 (#268 most common name, -89.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 34,589
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#29. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#123 most common name, -80.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 702
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#123 most common name, -80.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650
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#28. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 723
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#225 (tie) most common name, -88.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 723
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#225 (tie) most common name, -88.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585
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#27. Veronica
Veronica is a name of Latin origin meaning "she who brings victory".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#293 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,065
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 736
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#293 most common name, -91.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,065
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#26. Tiffany
Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 768
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#505 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 768
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24 (#505 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610
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#25. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#89 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#89 most common name, -75.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648
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#24. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 797
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#29 (tie) most common name, -56.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 797
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 349 (#29 (tie) most common name, -56.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 53,242
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#23. Erica
Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 802
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 19 (#550 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145
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#22. Monica
Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#539 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,821
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 827
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20 (#539 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,821
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#21. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 847
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 847
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72 (#262 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657
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#20. Danielle
Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#206 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 854
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 88 (#206 (tie) most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359
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#19. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 890
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#252 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 890
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 75 (#252 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220
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#18. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#67 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 934
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 226 (#67 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435
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#17. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 940
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 310 (#40 most common name, -67.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 940
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 310 (#40 most common name, -67.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122
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#16. Christina
Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#317 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 969
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 54 (#317 most common name, -94.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982
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#15. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 971
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#20 most common name, -57.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 971
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#20 most common name, -57.9% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938
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#14. Heather
Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 981
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#20 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 981
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 409 (#20 most common name, -58.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841
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#13. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,047
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 223 (#68 (tie) most common name, -78.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,047
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 223 (#68 (tie) most common name, -78.7% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241
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#12. Amber
Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,169
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#243 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,169
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#243 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935
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#11. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,173
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#225 (tie) most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,173
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82 (#225 (tie) most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988
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#10. Vanessa
Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,192
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#218 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,192
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 84 (#218 most common name, -93.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690
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#9. Nicole
Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,369
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#114 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,369
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 146 (#114 most common name, -89.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456
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#8. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,473
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#182 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,473
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 100 (#182 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896
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#7. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,553
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#71 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,553
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#71 most common name, -85.8% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559
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#6. Stephanie
Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,588
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#240 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,588
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 78 (#240 most common name, -95.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131
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#5. Crystal
Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,655
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#446 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,655
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#446 most common name, -98.1% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998
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#4. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#86 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 1,832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#86 (tie) most common name, -89.4% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147
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#3. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,445
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#184 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,445
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 99 (#184 (tie) most common name, -96.0% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836
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#2. Amanda
Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,833
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41 (#376 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,833
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41 (#376 most common name, -98.6% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698
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#1. Jessica
Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,972
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#236 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 2,972
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 79 (#236 (tie) most common name, -97.3% compared to the 80s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439
