Total births
1,125
Boys' name · since 1995
Axell
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 1,125 babies named Axell, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1818
- among boys today
- 1,125
- born since 1995
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Axell is the #1818 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,125 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Axell recorded 1,125 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #1818 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #1818 among boys today
- 1,125 born since 1995
- 2020s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Axell is currently the #1818 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 1,125 born since 1995, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1818
- among boys today
- 1,125
- born since 1995
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Axell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1818
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Axell was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
111 babies were named Axell in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Axell compares
1,125 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Axell's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Axell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,125 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 111 | 23 | 22,252 |
Axell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Axell splits its recorded history at 2012: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 111 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Axell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,818
Active since
1995
Axell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 111
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Axell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Axell's strongest decade.
564 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Axell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 169
2000s
169 births
- 2010s
2010s
381 births
- 2020s
2020s
564 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 564 births (50% of all-time use).
How Axell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Axell's total volume
Axell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Axell by state
Where Axell concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 145 | 12.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 39 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Florida | | 10 | 0.9% |
California share of Axell's total US births 12.9%
Even split
145 of 1,125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Axell appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Axell? ▼
Axell has been given to 1,125 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1818 as of the latest data. 111 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Axell most popular? ▼
Axell was most popular in the 2020s decade with 564 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Axell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Axell are California (145 births), Texas (39 births), Arizona (22 births).
How long has the name Axell been used? ▼
Axell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Axell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Axel, Axeton, Axe, Axen, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Axell's data
- California records the most Axells (145 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.
Keep exploring Axell
Nearby Names Like Axell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Axell
Axel Boy
#78 72,459 births
Axeton Boy
#8825 128 births
Axe Boy
65 births
Axen Boy
26 births
Axelson Boy
16 births
Compare Axell side by side: Axell vs Axel Axell vs Axeton Axell vs Axe
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Axell
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4,163 births · Peak 2025
Raylen #1815
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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, 1995–2025 (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. "Axell: #1818 Boys' Name - 1,125 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/axell. 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 Axell 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.