How Many People Are Named Axell?

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

Axell
Very Rare
Scandinavian

Axell is a very rare name, barely making it onto the radar. Only 1,040 people in the U.S. are named Axell, which means 1 in 317,412 Americans carry this moniker. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30.

~148
Living in US
1 in 2,239,522
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father of peace
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Compassionate Determined Idealistic
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a broad worldview. People connected to this number tend to be generous and idealistic, often driven by a deep desire to serve others and make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,674
Worldwide Bearers
#330,552
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
119
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
101
🇧🇷 Brazil
101
🇵🇭 Philippines
79
🇨🇱 Chile
45
🇨🇩 DR Congo
41
🇻🇪 Venezuela
24
🇺🇸 United States
1,040
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
19
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,040 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
1,044
Would be under 30 (100%)
5
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,049 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
78

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

📜 Axell Through the Generations

Axell has a unique story, with only 1,049 total births across all time but over 1,000 people currently living with the name. This gap suggests a high mortality rate or perhaps a name that was popular for a brief period. The peak year for births was 2021, with 111 babies given the name, indicating a recent surge in popularity. Interestingly, the vast majority, 99.5%, of Axells are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. The rising trend is also notable, showing a growing interest in this relatively obscure choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 139
Texas 39
Pennsylvania 18
Arizona 17
Ohio 17
Michigan 15
New York 12
Minnesota 10
Utah 7
Illinois 6

✨ Similar Names to Axell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Axell's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Axell

How Many People Have the Name Axell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 148 people in the United States currently share the name Axell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Axell a Common or Rare Name?

Axell 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 Axell Mean?

Axell means "Father of peace" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Axell Most Popular?

The name Axell reached peak popularity in 2021, with 111 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Axell?

Approximately 148 people named Axell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,239,522 Americans.

Is Axell a rare name?

Axell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans has this name.

What does the name Axell mean?

Axell means "Father of peace" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Axell more male or female?

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

When was Axell most popular?

Axell peaked in 2021 with 111 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US148
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,239,522
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2021
World Rank#330,552
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.