Axel
boy name#79 in 2025Axel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #71 in 2023, ranks #79 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#79
rank today
#71
peak (2023)
4,140
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #455 |
| 1890s | #491 |
| 1900s | #913 |
| 1910s | #1067 |
| 1920s | #1785 |
| 1930s | #2502 |
| 1940s | #2773 |
| 1950s | #2495 |
| 1960s | #2052 |
| 1970s | #2076 |
| 1980s | #1667 |
| 1990s | #878 |
| 2000s | #304 |
| 2010s | #132 |
| 2020s | #75 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Axel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 70,500 people named Axel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Axel is a kid of about 9 — 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 Axel in 2025?
- Axel ranks #79 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,140 babies given the name.
- When was the name Axel most popular?
- Axel peaked in 2023, reaching #71 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Axel with classmates?
- Axel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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