Boys name · New Mexico
Michael in New Mexico
Michael was the 18th most popular boys name in New Mexico in 2025, with 47 babies named Michael that year. Since 1916, New Mexico families have named 22,705 babies Michael.
Popularity over time
Michael in New Mexico, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | 95th |
| 1943 | 59 | 25th |
| 1956 | 506 | 1st |
| 1970 | 376 | 1st |
| 1984 | 376 | 2nd |
| 1998 | 237 | 1st |
| 2011 | 130 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 47 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in New Mexico climbed from 95th in 1916 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Michael in New Mexico in a single year was 517, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
Across the country, Michael reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1956). See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in New Mexico?
Michael was the 18th most popular boys name in New Mexico in 2025, with 47 babies named Michael that year. Since 1916, New Mexico families have named 22,705 babies Michael.
How many babies are named Michael in New Mexico?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Michael in New Mexico. The most babies named Michael in New Mexico in a single year was 517, in 1957.
What is the rank of Michael in New Mexico?
Michael ranked 18th among boys names in New Mexico in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1954.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.