Axell
Boy name · #2013 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
Axell is currently the #2013 boy name in the United States — 75 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #3982, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,000 boys born in 2025 was named Axell.
Babies named Axell per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 30-year story
Axell first appears in the Social Security records in 1995, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 111 boys were named Axell — good for #1565 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Axell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Axell in class?
Axell scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Axell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Axell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Axell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Axells were CA (6), AZ (5), FL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Axell
Statistically, parents drawn to Axell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kyrell, Rockwell, Asiel, Quill, and Azazel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Axell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2006 |
| 2024 | 90 | #1809 |
| 2023 | 93 | #1754 |
| 2022 | 107 | #1626 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1565 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1743 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1642 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1937 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3378 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3990 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3982 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5066 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5171 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4131 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3434 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3453 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6095 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4714 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7094 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4223 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4631 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5813 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4616 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4703 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3512 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Axell a popular boy name?
Axell ranked #2013 among boys in 2025 with 75 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3982.
When was the name Axell most popular?
Axell peaked in 2021, when 111 American boys received the name (ranked #1565 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Axell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,000 newborn American boys was named Axell. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.