Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Axel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2020
Peak births
4,667
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Axel
How many people are named Axel?
An estimated 70,601 living Americans are named Axel.
How rare is Axel?
Axel is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,140 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 11.3% from its 2020 peak.
How old is the typical Axel?
The median age of a living American named Axel is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 15 years old.
Is Axel still popular?
Yes. Axel is holding steady, with 4,140 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Axel most common?
Axel has its strongest geographic signal in Arizona, where it appears 2.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20202025
Peak year
2020
Decline from peak
11.3%
2025
4,140
All-time
72,459