Boy nameCurrently #1,027 in the USFalling
Axl
1 syllablePeak year: 20193 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Axl's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Axl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Axl |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 102 |
| 2013 | 113 |
| 2014 | 270 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 306 |
| 2017 | 339 |
| 2018 | 322 |
| 2019 | 377 |
| 2020 | 323 |
| 2021 | 281 |
| 2022 | 276 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2024 | 216 |
Axl through the decades
- Axl peaked in 2019, when 377 babies were named Axl in the US.
- The 2020s were Axl's strongest decade, averaging 271 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Axl has risen 251% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Axl currently ranks #1,027 in the US and is cooling off.