How Many People Are Named Axcel?

Complete statistics for the name Axcel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Axcel
Very Rare
Scandinavian, modern variant

Axcel is a very rare name, barely making a blip on the radar. Only 365 people in the US are named Axcel, and it's so uncommon that it's like finding a needle in 904,409 haystacks. Most Axcel's are young, with nearly all under 30.

~365
Living in US
1 in 904,409
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern respelling of Axel, generally understood to mean father of peace.
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian, modern variant
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Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Ambitious Confident Determined
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a broad worldview. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care deeply about the well-being of others and are drawn to serving a greater purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,027
Worldwide Bearers
#250,393
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
233
🇵🇭 Philippines
221
🇧🇷 Brazil
141
🇨🇱 Chile
58
🇻🇪 Venezuela
55
🇲🇽 Mexico
46
🇮🇩 Indonesia
45
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
40
🇵🇦 Panama
33
🇺🇸 United States
25

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
365 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
363
Would be under 30 (98%)
6
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 369 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Axcel Through the Generations

Axcel started gaining traction around 2011 when 30 babies were named it, but since then, its popularity has been waning. Despite having a total of 369 births across all time, only 365 people are currently living with this name, indicating a significant drop-off. The majority of these individuals are under 30, which makes Axcel a distinctly modern name. Interestingly, the fact that there are no people over 60 suggests a relatively recent surge in popularity. While the name is most common in the United States, it's also surprisingly prevalent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it ranks among the top names despite being extremely rare globally. This unique distribution pattern adds to the intrigue of Axcel as a name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 32
Texas 22

✨ Similar Names to Axcel

📄 About the Name Axcel

How Many People Have the Name Axcel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 365 people in the United States currently share the name Axcel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 904,409 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Axcel a Common or Rare Name?

Axcel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Axcel Mean?

Axcel means "A modern respelling of Axel, generally understood to mean father of peace." and comes from Scandinavian, modern variant origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Axcel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Axcel Most Popular?

The name Axcel reached peak popularity in 2011, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Axcel?

Approximately 365 people named Axcel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 369. That works out to roughly 1 in 904,409 Americans.

Is Axcel a rare name?

Axcel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 904,409 Americans has this name.

What does the name Axcel mean?

Axcel means "A modern respelling of Axel, generally understood to mean father of peace." and comes from Scandinavian, modern variant origins.

Is Axcel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Axcel are male and 0% are female.

When was Axcel most popular?

Axcel peaked in 2011 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US365
All-Time Births369
1 in X1 in 904,409
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2011
World Rank#250,393
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.