Axel
5 countries#46 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Axel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
86,917 births recorded 1907–2022 · currently #46 · peaked in 2002 with 3,303 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
72,668 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #79 · peaked in 2020 with 4,675 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,449 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2021 with 447 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,126 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #138 · peaked in 2021 with 411 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
246 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2022 with 44 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
77 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2023 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Axel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #23 | — |
| 2004 | #24 | ↓1 |
| 2005 | #27 | ↓3 |
| 2006 | #27 | — |
| 2007 | #27 | — |
| 2008 | #27 | — |
| 2009 | #27 | — |
| 2010 | #21 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #24 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #25 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #25 | — |
| 2014 | #27 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #25 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #26 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #26 | — |
| 2018 | #30 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #33 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #33 | — |
| 2021 | #38 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #46 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Axel
Is Axel a popular name?
Yes — Axel currently ranks #46 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Axel more common for boys or girls?
Axel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Axel most popular?
Axel peaked in 2002 in France, with 3,303 recorded births that year.
Is Axel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Axel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #653 in 1907 to #46 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Axel?
At least 162,034 babies have been recorded with the name Axel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Axel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Axel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Axel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Axel include Everett, Walker, Aaron, August.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Axel in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.