FIRST NAME
Axel
Axel is the 458th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 42,743 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 256 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #458 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
42,743
living · #458
BABIES NAMED AXEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20254K
As a male name, Axel peaked in 2020, when 4,667 babies were named Axel (the #72 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #20,571 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
256
living · #20,571
BABIES NAMED AXEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 2001–2025
20258
As a female name, Axel peaked in 2017, when 18 babies were named Axel (the #6578 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)