How Many People Are Named Axl?
Complete statistics for the name Axl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Axl, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,178 people in the US today, making up 1 in 78,979 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 95% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 4,219 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Axl Through the Generations
Axl has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent years, with its peak occurring in 2019 when 377 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Axl are young adults, with 4,025 under the age of 30, compared to only 194 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Axl is a name predominantly embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Axl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Axl
How Many People Have the Name Axl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,178 people in the United States currently share the name Axl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Axl a Common or Rare Name?
Axl 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 Axl Mean?
Axl means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Axl in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Axl Most Popular?
The name Axl reached peak popularity in 2019, with 377 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 Axl?
Approximately 4,178 people named Axl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,219. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,979 Americans.
Is Axl a rare name?
Axl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,979 Americans has this name.
What does the name Axl mean?
Axl means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Axl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Axl are male and 0% are female.
When was Axl most popular?
Axl peaked in 2019 with 377 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.