Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Akol

Name: Popularity of the name Akol in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Akol, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#11,037 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2017

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#11037

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Akol

Akol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Akols were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Akol ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Akols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Akol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Akol is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Acal
Aqil
Agel
Agal
Ical
Icle
Acle
Ickle
Eichel
Eckel
Aichele
Eakle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akol

What does the name Akol mean?

Akol is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Akol in 2026?

In 2026, Akol ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Akol most popular?

Akol reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #11,037 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Akol a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akol is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Akol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akol include Ensley, Mcrae, Lavont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akol

Akol is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Akol's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #11,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Akol's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.