Axl
boy name#1123 in 2025Axl entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #677 in 2019, ranks #1123 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1988–2025
#1123
rank today
#677
peak (2019)
190
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3844 |
| 1990s | #3759 |
| 2000s | #3100 |
| 2010s | #1157 |
| 2020s | #920 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Axl has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Axl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Axl is a kid of about 7 — 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 Axl in 2025?
- Axl ranks #1123 among US boy names in 2025, with 190 babies given the name.
- When was the name Axl most popular?
- Axl peaked in 2019, reaching #677 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Axl with classmates?
- Axl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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