Aksel
4 countries#372 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Aksel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,683 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #372 · peaked in 2019 with 214 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,561 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #1267 · peaked in 2018 with 198 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
169 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
166 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 2019 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Aksel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #882 | — |
| 2004 | #803 | ↑79 |
| 2005 | #763 | ↑40 |
| 2006 | #617 | ↑146 |
| 2007 | #591 | ↑26 |
| 2008 | #542 | ↑49 |
| 2009 | #544 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #478 | ↑66 |
| 2011 | #487 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #447 | ↑40 |
| 2013 | #416 | ↑31 |
| 2014 | #411 | ↑5 |
| 2015 | #434 | ↓23 |
| 2016 | #406 | ↑28 |
| 2017 | #326 | ↑80 |
| 2018 | #295 | ↑31 |
| 2019 | #290 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #348 | ↓58 |
| 2021 | #322 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #372 | ↓50 |
Frequently asked questions about Aksel
Is Aksel a popular name?
Yes — Aksel currently ranks #372 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Aksel more common for boys or girls?
Aksel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Aksel most popular?
Aksel peaked in 2019 in France, with 214 recorded births that year.
Is Aksel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Aksel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2062 in 1985 to #372 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Aksel?
At least 5,413 babies have been recorded with the name Aksel across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Aksel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Aksel appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Aksel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Aksel include Ripley, Dion, Emil.
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