Boy nameCurrently #1,429 in the USSteady
Aksel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Aksel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aksel |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 119 |
| 2011 | 93 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 177 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 198 |
| 2019 | 146 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2024 | 127 |
Aksel through the decades
- Aksel peaked in 2018, when 198 babies were named Aksel in the US.
- The 2020s were Aksel's strongest decade, averaging 143 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aksel has risen 110% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aksel currently ranks #1,429 in the US and is holding steady.