How Common is the First Name Axel?
We estimate that there are 66,859 people named Axel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Axel is the 336th most common for men, and the 738th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Axel?
The average person named Axel is 9.18 years old.
Is Axel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
4,253 people named Axel were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 78th most popular name for boys, and the 130th most popular overall.
The popularity of Axel peaked in 2023, when it was the 71st most popular name for baby boys.
Is Axel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Axel is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Axel are male.
Facts About the Name Axel
Popularity of Axel in England
In 2020, Axel was the 168th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.