Boy · #6,616 in 2026

Axsel

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

Current Rank

#6,616

Peak Rank

#6,616 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2020

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#6616

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Axsel

Axsel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 12 Axsels were born — ranking #6,616 that year. As of 2026, Axsel ranks #6,616 for baby boys with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 76 Axsels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Axsel

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Axsel

What does the name Axsel mean?

Axsel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Axsel in 2026?

In 2026, Axsel ranks #6,616 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Axsel most popular?

Axsel reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #6,616 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Axsel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Axsel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Axsel include Leonell, Bomani, Connelly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Axsel

Axsel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 76 births in the dataset. Axsel's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #6,616. Use the chart and map above to compare Axsel'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.