Axl
5 countries#1123 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Axl was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,413 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #1123 · peaked in 2019 with 379 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
352 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 45 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
335 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #888 · peaked in 2018 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
78 births recorded 1995–2019 · peaked in 2010 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 2018–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Axl’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2832 | — |
| 2007 | #2442 | ↑390 |
| 2008 | #2684 | ↓242 |
| 2009 | #2183 | ↑501 |
| 2010 | #2169 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #1886 | ↑283 |
| 2012 | #1551 | ↑335 |
| 2013 | #1459 | ↑92 |
| 2014 | #835 | ↑624 |
| 2015 | #761 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #778 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #717 | ↑61 |
| 2018 | #740 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #677 | ↑63 |
| 2020 | #756 | ↓79 |
| 2021 | #845 | ↓89 |
| 2022 | #873 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #897 | ↓24 |
| 2024 | #1023 | ↓126 |
| 2025 | #1123 | ↓100 |
Frequently asked questions about Axl
Is Axl a popular name?
Yes — Axl currently ranks #1123 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Axl more common for boys or girls?
Axl is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Axl most popular?
Axl peaked in 2019 in United States, with 379 recorded births that year.
Is Axl rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Axl’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4786 in 1988 to #1123 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Axl?
At least 4,843 babies have been recorded with the name Axl across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Axl popular in more than one country?
Yes — Axl appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Axl?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Axl include Santi, Seven, Duncan, Kartier.
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Ranked directly next to Axl in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.