SANTA FE – Here is the list of the top baby names in New Mexico in 2022 as compiled by the Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics.
Trends since the Department of Health began reporting names in 2014:
- Nine of the top 10 girl names from 2021 stayed on the top 10 list in 2022.
- Charlotte dropped off the top 10 list this year and was replaced by Evelyn, making its first appearance among the top names.
- Emma has been in the top 10 since 2014, but this is the first year it is the top-ranking name for newborn girls.
- Eight of the top 10 boy names from 2021 stayed on the top 10 list in 2022. Ezra returns this year to the top for the first time since 2019. James makes its first appearance on the list.
- Falling out of the top 10 from last year are the names Levi and Benjamin.
