Axel
Peaked at #71 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Axel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Axel — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6574
in 2017
Current rank
#11205
in 2024
Years tracked
21
2001–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2001, Axel reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #6574 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10240 (2014) to #11205 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Axel ranks #11205 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,205 | 8 |
| 2023 | #8,539 | 12 |
| 2022 | #7,324 | 15 |
| 2021 | #8,088 | 13 |
| 2020 | #11,231 | 8 |
| 2019 | #11,506 | 8 |
| 2018 | #11,551 | 8 |
| 2017 | #6,574 | 18 |
Axel — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#71
in 2023
Current rank
#78
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Axel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #71 nationally with 4,520 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #145 (2014) to #78 (2024) — a 46% improvement.
As of 2024, Axel ranks #78 nationally for boys, with 4,245 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #78 | 4,245 |
| 2023 | #71 | 4,520 |
| 2022 | #77 | 4,342 |
| 2021 | #76 | 4,538 |
| 2020 | #72 | 4,666 |
| 2019 | #84 | 4,504 |
| 2018 | #94 | 4,072 |
| 2017 | #104 | 3,789 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Axel most popular?
Axel was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #71 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Axel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Axel?
At least 68,489 babies have been recorded with the name Axel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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