Boy nameCurrently #1,773 in the USSteady
Axle
//ˈæksəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Axle'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.
Axle's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Axle |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 133 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 147 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 127 |
| 2024 | 92 |
Axle through the decades
- Axle peaked in 2021, when 150 babies were named Axle in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Axle has risen 243% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Axle currently ranks #1,773 in the US and is holding steady.