Aksel
boy name#1267 in 2025Aksel entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #1029 in 2018, ranks #1267 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1989–2025
#1267
rank today
#1029
peak (2018)
155
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4811 |
| 1990s | #7444 |
| 2000s | #3112 |
| 2010s | #1420 |
| 2020s | #1310 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aksel has been most popular in CA, TX, CO.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Aksel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aksel is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aksel in 2025?
- Aksel ranks #1267 among US boy names in 2025, with 155 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aksel most popular?
- Aksel peaked in 2018, reaching #1029 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aksel with classmates?
- Aksel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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