Total births
380
Boys' name · since 1991
Axcel
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 380 babies named Axcel, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7455
- among boys today
- 380
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Axcel is the #7455 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 380 recorded since 1991.
Axcel has 380 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7455 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #7455 among boys today
- 380 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Axcel is currently the #7455 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 380 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7455
- among boys today
- 380
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Axcel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7455
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Axcel was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
30 babies were named Axcel in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Axcel compares
380 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Axcel's all-time total is 4% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Axcel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 380 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Axcel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Axcel's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Axcel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#7,455
Active since
1991
Axcel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Axcel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Axcel's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Axcel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 171 births (45% of all-time use).
Axcel by state
Where Axcel concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 5.8% |
California share of Axcel's total US births 8.4%
Even split
32 of 380 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Axcel? ▼
380 babies have been named Axcel since 1991. It currently ranks #7455 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 30 births.
When was Axcel most popular? ▼
Axcel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Axcel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Axcel are California (32 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Axcel been used? ▼
Axcel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Axcel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Axcell. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Axcel's data
- Axcel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Axcels (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Axcel: #7455 Boys' Name - 380 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/axcel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Axcel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.