Boy · #7,028 in 2026

Axon

An axon is a long slender projection of a nerve cell or neuron found in most animals that typically conducts electrical impulses known as action potentials away from the nerve cell body. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles, and glands.

Current Rank
#7,028
Peak Rank
#7,028 (2020)
Total Babies
24
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#7028
Peak Rank
24
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Axon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

An axon is a long slender projection of a nerve cell or neuron found in most animals that typically conducts electrical impulses known as action potentials away from the nerve cell body. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles, and glands.

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Origin & history
German anatomist Otto Friedrich Karl Deiters is generally credited with the discovery of the axon by distinguishing it from the dendrites. Swiss Rüdolf Albert von Kölliker and German Robert Remak were the first to identify and characterize the axon initial segment. Kölliker named the axon in 1896. Louis-Antoine Ranvier was the first to describe the gaps or nodes found on axons and for this contribution these axonal features are now commonly referred to as the nodes of Ranvier . Santiago Ramón y Cajal , a Spanish anatomist, proposed that axons were the output components of neurons, describing t

The Story of Axon

Axon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 11 Axons were born — ranking #7,028 that year. As of 2026, Axon ranks #7,028 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Axons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Axon

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

  • Axin
  • Axone
  • Axn
  • Exxon
  • Exon
  • Axing
  • Axons
  • Axion
  • Axum
  • Aksum
  • Oxen
  • Oxon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Axon

What does the name Axon mean?
An axon is a long slender projection of a nerve cell or neuron found in most animals that typically conducts electrical impulses known as action potentials away from the nerve cell body. The function of the axon is to transmit information to different neurons, muscles, and glands.
How popular is Axon in 2026?
In 2026, Axon ranks #7,028 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Axon most popular?
Axon reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,028 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Axon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Axon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Axon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Axon include Elix, Cari, Jacyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Axon

Axon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Axon's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,028. Use the chart and map above to compare Axon'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.