Axl
Every Axl since 1988 — 4,413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Axl
Axl is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,123 in 2025 with 190 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 4,413 American babies have been named Axl. Its peak came in 2019, when 379 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Axl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Axl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 190 | #1,123 |
| 2024 | — | — | 218 | #1,023 |
| 2023 | — | — | 259 | #897 |
| 2022 | — | — | 276 | #874 |
| 2021 | — | — | 281 | #845 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,431 | 318 | #756 |
| 2019 | — | — | 379 | #677 |
| 2018 | — | — | 322 | #740 |
| 2017 | — | — | 339 | #717 |
| 2016 | — | — | 306 | #778 |
| 2015 | — | — | 313 | #761 |
| 2014 | — | — | 270 | #835 |
| 2013 | — | — | 113 | #1,460 |
| 2012 | — | — | 102 | #1,551 |
| 2011 | — | — | 74 | #1,888 |
| 2010 | — | — | 61 | #2,173 |
| 2009 | — | — | 61 | #2,185 |
| 2008 | — | — | 46 | #2,687 |
| 2007 | — | — | 52 | #2,448 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40 | #2,837 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38 | #2,807 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,290 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,198 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,522 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,329 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,777 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,927 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,632 |
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Famous people named Axl
- Axl Rose Singer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Axl in 2025?
Axl ranked #1,123 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 190 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Axl?
4,413 babies have been named Axl in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Axl most popular?
Axl peaked in 2019, when 379 newborns received the name.
Is Axl a boy or girl name?
Axl is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Axl rising or falling?
Axl has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Axl?
Well-known people named Axl include Axl Rose (singer).