Unisex · #6,426 in 2026

Azell

Current Rank
#6,426
Peak Rank
#2,121 (1934)
Total Babies
200
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,023 (48 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,121 (200 total)
👦As Boy Name
1914
First Year
1988
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#2121
Peak Rank
200
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1918
First Year
1938
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#4023
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Azell

As a girl name

Azell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 7 Azells were born — ranking #4,023 that year. As of 2026, Azell ranks #3,847 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Azells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Azell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 12 Azells were born — ranking #2,121 that year. As of 2026, Azell ranks #6,426 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 200 Azells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Azell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Azell 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 Azell

What does the name Azell mean?
Azell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Azell in 2026?
In 2026, Azell ranks #6,426 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Azell most popular?
Azell reached its peak popularity in 1934, ranking #2,121 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Azell most popular?
Azell has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Azell.
Is Azell a unisex name?
Yes — Azell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Azells assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Azell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azell include Proctor, Townsend, Ransome. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Azell

Azell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 200 births in the dataset. Azell's peak popularity came in 1934 when it ranked #2,121. Use the chart and map above to compare Azell'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.