Boys name · New Mexico
Michael in New Mexico
As of 2025, Michael was the #18 most common boys name in New Mexico, drawn from 47 births that year. Its total reaches 22,705 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1916.
Popularity over time
Michael in New Mexico, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 | #95 |
| 1943 | 59 | #25 |
| 1956 | 506 | #1 |
| 1970 | 376 | #1 |
| 1984 | 376 | #2 |
| 1998 | 237 | #1 |
| 2011 | 130 | #3 |
| 2025 | 47 | #18 |
Rank swung between #1 (1954) and #237 (1935) in New Mexico, from #95 in 1916 to #18 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Mexico was 1957, with 517 Michael births. Its highest rank among boys names in New Mexico was #1, in 1954.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in New York in 1956. See Michael in every state →
How popular is Michael in New Mexico?
As of 2025, Michael was the #18 most common boys name in New Mexico, drawn from 47 births that year. Its total reaches 22,705 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1916.
How many babies are named Michael in New Mexico?
47 Michael babies were born in New Mexico in 2025.
What is the rank of Michael in New Mexico?
Michael ranked #18 among boys names in New Mexico in 2025.
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.