Axle
Every Axle since 1989 — 1,816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Axle
Axle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,709 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,816 American babies have been named Axle. Its peak came in 2021, when 150 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Axle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Axle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1,709 |
| 2024 | 94 | #1,753 |
| 2023 | 128 | #1,420 |
| 2022 | 129 | #1,421 |
| 2021 | 150 | #1,267 |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,369 |
| 2019 | 148 | #1,266 |
| 2018 | 123 | #1,419 |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | 133 | #1,341 |
| 2015 | 127 | #1,369 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,486 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,165 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,212 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,909 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,183 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,294 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,085 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,228 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,496 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,903 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,530 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,052 |
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| 1995 | 6 | #7,883 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,413 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Axle in 2025?
Axle ranked #1,709 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Axle?
1,816 babies have been named Axle in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Axle most popular?
Axle peaked in 2021, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Axle a boy or girl name?
Axle is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Axle rising or falling?
Axle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.