Distinctive Baby Names from New Mexico
Most people probably think that New Mexico was named after Mexico, but it was actually given the name by Spanish explorers who named it after the Aztec war god, Mexitli.
New Mexico has the largest Hispanic population of all of the states and this influence can even be seen in the names that parents in New Mexico give their children.
On the lists of popular names for boys you'll see Santiago and Lorenzo and you'll find Lupe and Yolanda on lists of popular names for girls.
