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鈥攁nd you'd actually be historically accurate. James and Susan were in fact two of the most popular names of the decade.

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 50s in New Mexico using data from the . 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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