Most popular boy names in the 70s in New Mexico
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March 9, 2021
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Most popular boy names in the 70s in New Mexico
Names can tell the story of a generation. To learn more about the culture of the 1970s, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 70s in New Mexico using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born.
So why were so many parents drawn to a few popular names during this groovy decade? The answers vary from name to name but make total sense when you consider the context of the era.
Bob Dylan’s hits certainly put a spotlight on the name Dylan. Fans of Corey Baker on the late 1960s to early 1970s sitcom “Julia” might have been compelled to put Corey (or the other popular variation, Kory) on their son’s birth certificates. People who came of age during the peace-and-love counterculture revolution may have been attracted to nature-inspired baby names, like Micah, while other newborns of the 1970s may have gotten their names from some of the biggest stars of the decade such as Jamey Sheridan or Ricky Nelson.
Keep reading to see if any familiar boys’ names (or your own!) made our list.
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Canva
#50. Jerry
Jerry is a name of English origin meaning "exalted of the Lord".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 454
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#550 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 454
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#550 (tie) most common name, -96.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 48,306
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#49. Ronald
Ronald is a name of English origin meaning "counsel rule".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 463
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#550 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 463
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#550 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,778
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#48. Sean
Sean is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#168 (tie) most common name, -69.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 144 (#168 (tie) most common name, -69.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,945
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#47. Johnny
Johnny is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#176 (tie) most common name, -69.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,836
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 465
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#176 (tie) most common name, -69.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 31,836
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Burst
#46. Benjamin
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 474
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 622 (#30 most common name, +31.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 474
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 622 (#30 most common name, +31.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 81,386
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Canva
#45. Joe
Joe is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah increases".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 482
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#362 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #108
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 24,759
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 482
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#362 (tie) most common name, -89.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #108
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 24,759
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Canva
#44. Gregory
Gregory is a name of Latin origin meaning "watchful, alert".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 498
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#331 (tie) most common name, -88.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 498
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56 (#331 (tie) most common name, -88.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 115,646
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Pixabay
#43. Stephen
Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 519
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#309 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 519
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64 (#309 (tie) most common name, -87.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,880
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Pixabay
#42. Edward
Edward is a name of English origin meaning "prosperous".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 522
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#195 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 522
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 131 (#195 most common name, -74.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 83,515
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Pixabay
#41. Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning "protector".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#221 (tie) most common name, -79.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 49,366
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 530
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 107 (#221 (tie) most common name, -79.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 49,366
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Canva
#40. Manuel
Manuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God with us".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 544
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#108 (tie) most common name, -58.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #146
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 17,266
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 544
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 225 (#108 (tie) most common name, -58.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #146
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 17,266
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Canva
#39. Shawn
Shawn is a name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 559
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#338 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 559
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#338 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 105,831
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#38. Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "handsome".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#232 (tie) most common name, -82.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 581
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 101 (#232 (tie) most common name, -82.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 111,551
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Canva
#37. Juan
Juan is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God is gracious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 583
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#65 (tie) most common name, -37.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 43,179
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 583
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#65 (tie) most common name, -37.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 43,179
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#36. Scott
Scott is a name of Scotland origin meaning "a Scotsman".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 587
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#445 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 587
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29 (#445 (tie) most common name, -95.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,707
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#35. Jonathan
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 601
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 445 (#52 most common name, -26.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 601
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 445 (#52 most common name, -26.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 107,996
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#34. Carlos
Carlos is a name of Spanish origin meaning "free man".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 431 (#56 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 36,750
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 614
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 431 (#56 most common name, -29.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 36,750
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#33. Justin
Justin is a name of Latin origin meaning "righteous".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 260 (#94 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 260 (#94 most common name, -58.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 86,581
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#32. Ryan
Ryan is a name of Irish origin meaning "little king" or "illustrious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#54 most common name, -29.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 621
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 437 (#54 most common name, -29.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,756
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#31. Gabriel
Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 630
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 829 (#9 most common name, +31.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 24,251
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 630
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 829 (#9 most common name, +31.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 24,251
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#30. Adam
Adam is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "earth".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#65 (tie) most common name, -42.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 632
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 363 (#65 (tie) most common name, -42.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,829
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#29. Andrew
Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 720
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#41 (tie) most common name, -23.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 720
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#41 (tie) most common name, -23.9% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 133,096
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#28. Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a name of English origin meaning "pledge of peace".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 747
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#362 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 747
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 49 (#362 (tie) most common name, -93.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,965
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Canva
#27. Charles
Charles is a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 762
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#110 most common name, -71.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 762
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 221 (#110 most common name, -71.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 163,117
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Canva
#26. Aaron
Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 767
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468 (#48 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 767
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 468 (#48 most common name, -39.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 101,539
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#25. Timothy
Timothy is a name of Greek origin meaning "honouring God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 770
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#176 (tie) most common name, -81.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 770
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 141 (#176 (tie) most common name, -81.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 181,367
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#24. Patrick
Patrick is a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 778
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#164 (tie) most common name, -80.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 778
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 149 (#164 (tie) most common name, -80.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 91,309
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#23. Jose
Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 795
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 575 (#35 most common name, -27.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,116
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 795
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 575 (#35 most common name, -27.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 66,116
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Pixabay
#22. Kevin
Kevin is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#82 (tie) most common name, -65.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 832
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 290 (#82 (tie) most common name, -65.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 212,422
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#21. Joshua
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 860
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 760 (#13 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 860
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 760 (#13 most common name, -11.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 140,406
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Canva
#20. Thomas
Thomas is a name of Greek origin meaning "twin".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 885
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#85 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 885
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#85 most common name, -67.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 186,901
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#19. Jeremy
Jeremy is a name of English origin meaning "appointed by God".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 890
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 153 (#158 (tie) most common name, -82.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 890
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 153 (#158 (tie) most common name, -82.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 139,357
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Canva
#18. Paul
Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "humble".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#186 (tie) most common name, -86.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 135 (#186 (tie) most common name, -86.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 136,498
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Canva
#17. Steven
Steven is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 991
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#183 (tie) most common name, -86.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 991
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 137 (#183 (tie) most common name, -86.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 188,214
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#16. Mark
Mark is a name of Latin origin meaning "God of war".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,082
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#218 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,082
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 111 (#218 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 194,442
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#15. William
William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,113
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#41 (tie) most common name, -50.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,113
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 548 (#41 (tie) most common name, -50.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 283,588
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#14. Anthony
Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 698 (#22 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,217
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 698 (#22 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 174,951
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#13. Eric
Eric is a name of Norse origin meaning "sole ruler".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,252
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 233 (#106 (tie) most common name, -81.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,252
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 233 (#106 (tie) most common name, -81.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 211,608
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#12. Richard
Richard is a name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,339
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#124 (tie) most common name, -85.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,339
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 192 (#124 (tie) most common name, -85.7% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 202,920
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#11. Matthew
Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,359
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699 (#20 (tie) most common name, -48.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,359
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 699 (#20 (tie) most common name, -48.6% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 278,010
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#10. Brian
Brian is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#185 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,361
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#185 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 322,870
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#9. Joseph
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,592
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 727 (#17 most common name, -54.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,592
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 727 (#17 most common name, -54.3% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,939
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#8. Daniel
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,666
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 870 (#8 most common name, -47.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 1,666
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 870 (#8 most common name, -47.8% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 244,582
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#7. John
John is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has been gracious".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 398 (#62 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,031
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 398 (#62 most common name, -80.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 402,879
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Canva
#6. James
James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,154
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#23 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,154
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 685 (#23 most common name, -68.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 444,982
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#5. Jason
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,220
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 325 (#76 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,220
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 325 (#76 most common name, -85.4% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 462,954
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#4. Robert
Robert is a name of Germanic origin meaning "fame" or "bright".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,329
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 362 (#67 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,329
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 362 (#67 most common name, -84.5% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 397,452
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#3. David
David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,626
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 681 (#25 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,626
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 681 (#25 most common name, -74.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 446,004
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#2. Christopher
Christopher is a name of English origin meaning "Christ-bearer".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,697
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 642 (#28 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 2,697
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 642 (#28 most common name, -76.2% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 475,669
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#1. Michael
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 930 (#5 most common name, -75.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
New Mexico
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 3,741
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 930 (#5 most common name, -75.1% compared to the 70s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1970 to 1979: 707,737
