Emma most popular girl name in NM

After contending for years, Emma won it all in 2022 – the most popular girl name for newborns in New Mexico.

The Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics has been compiling lists of newborn boys and girls names since 2014. Emma has been among the top 10 every year, but 2022 was the first time it was No. 1.

The most popular name for boys this year is Liam. Noah was No. 1 a year ago, followed by Liam.

DOH reports:

• 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.

• Eight of the top 10 boy names from 2021 stayed on the top 10 list for 2022. Ezra returns this year to the top 10 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.