Among the Richest Families
Wealthier families in Mexico often choose names that are:

International: Easily recognizable in English and other languages.

Traditional with a twist: Classic names but with unique spellings or compound structures.

Less common in the general population: Aiming for distinctiveness.

Female Names (Richest)
Sofía (A perennial favorite, but very common in all classes)

Valentina (Popular across classes, but favored for its elegant sound)

Regina (A classic, Latin-derived name that feels royal and traditional)

Renata (Seen as sophisticated and less common)

Ana Paula / Ana Sofía (Example of a compound name, which is a common trend)

María Fernanda / María José (Traditional "María +" compound names remain popular)

Camila (Extremely popular across all demographics)

Isabella (Often spelled with this international variation)

Emma (Short, international, and classic)

Antonella (A name that has gained popularity with an Italian flair)

Male Names (Richest)
Santiago (A strong, traditional name popular in many segments)

Sebastián (Perceived as sophisticated and international)

Matteo / Matías (Italian/Spanish variants that are currently very fashionable)

Diego (A classic and strong name)

Leonardo (Associated with culture and art)

Emiliano (Historical and strong)

Joaquín (A traditional name that has made a comeback)

Maximiliano (A longer, more formal name that implies grandeur)

Damián

Alexander (The English spelling is often preferred over "Alejandro" in these circles)

Among the Poorest Families
Naming trends in lower-income communities are often influenced by:

Global Pop Culture: Names from telenovelas, international singers, and movie stars.

Creative Spellings: Unique phonetic spellings of common names to create individuality.

Anglicization: The use of English-language names or spellings, seen as modern or aspirational.

Religious and Traditional Names: Deeply rooted names, sometimes honoring specific saints.

Female Names (Poorest)
Ximena / Jimena (Extremely popular across all classes)

Valeria (Another name that is universally popular in Mexico)

Itzel (A name of Mayan origin, meaning "rainbow goddess")

Brittany / Brianda (Anglicized names inspired by pop culture)

Yaretzi (A name of Nahuatl origin that became popular through a telenovela)

Jennifer / Yennifer (An English name adopted with alternative spellings)

Karla (Often spelled with a 'K')

Lupita (A diminutive of Guadalupe, very common as a full first name)

Mía (Short, modern, and popularized globally)

Guadalupe (A deeply religious and traditional name, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe)

Male Names (Poorest)
Ángel (A common name across Latin America)

Kevin (A prime example of an Anglo name adopted widely in lower-income communities in the 80s/90s, now across classes but still stereotyped)

Jonathan (Another adopted English name, often spelled "Yonatan")

Brayan (A phonetic Spanish spelling of "Brian")

José (The most classic and common male name, often part of a compound name like José Luis or Juan José)

Luis (Very traditional and common)

Juan (The most fundamental Spanish name)

Carlos (A classic name found in all social strata)

Miguel / Miguel Ángel (Traditional and religious)

Cristian (Often spelled with this variation)