New Mexico Most Popular Male and Female Baby Names in 1980

Updated on December 5, 2025.

Data Source: Social Security Administration (SSA).

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New Mexico Most Popular Male Baby Names in 1980

In 1980, the most popular name for baby boys in New Mexico was Michael, with a count of 402 boys out of a total of 11,285 registered names of baby boys (i.e. 3.56% of the total number of new-born baby boys in New Mexico in 1980). The second most popular boy name was Christopher (311 boys, 2.76% of total). The third most popular boy name was Jason (265 boys, 2.35% of total).

The table below below shows the top 390 most popular male baby names in New Mexico in 1980. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in New Mexico over the years.

New Mexico Most Popular Female Baby Names in 1980

In 1980, the most popular name for baby girls in New Mexico was Jennifer, with a count of 302 girls out of a total of 9,328 registered names of baby girls (i.e. 3.24% of the total number of new-born baby girls in New Mexico in 1980). The second most popular girl name was Amanda (270 girls, 2.90% of total). The third most popular girl name was Jessica (238 girls, 2.55% of total).

The table below below shows the top 390 most popular female baby names in New Mexico in 1980. You can click on a name to see the trend of popularity in New Mexico over the years.