How Many People Are Named Axel?

68,489

people in the United States are named Axel

1 in 4,891 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#894

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0204%

Of US population

Peak Year

2020

4,674 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German
Pronunciation: A-ksəl (German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 10.9 years old

Young (<30) 65,921
96.3%
Adult (30–60) 1,318
1.9%
Senior (>60) 1,250
1.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 11,479
Texas 10,919
New York 3,274
Florida 3,082
Illinois 2,795
Arizona 2,167
Georgia 2,111
North Carolina 2,077
New Jersey 1,511
Colorado 1,450

💡 Fun Facts About "Axel"

  • 4,253 babies were named Axel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2020
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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