Axle
boy name#1708 in 2025Axle entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #1265 in 2019, ranks #1708 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1989–2025
#1708
rank today
#1265
peak (2019)
95
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4271 |
| 1990s | #7810 |
| 2000s | #7585 |
| 2010s | #1866 |
| 2020s | #1489 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Axle has been most popular in TX, CA, MI.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Axle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Axle 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 Axle in 2025?
- Axle ranks #1708 among US boy names in 2025, with 95 babies given the name.
- When was the name Axle most popular?
- Axle peaked in 2019, reaching #1265 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Axle with classmates?
- Axle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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