Aksel
Every Aksel since 1989 — 2,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aksel
Aksel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,267 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 2,561 American babies have been named Aksel. Its peak came in 2018, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aksel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aksel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | #1,267 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1,426 |
| 2023 | 149 | #1,288 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,457 |
| 2021 | 153 | #1,245 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,177 |
| 2019 | 146 | #1,277 |
| 2018 | 198 | #1,029 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1,252 |
| 2016 | 177 | #1,105 |
| 2015 | 128 | #1,359 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,362 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,022 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1,756 |
| 2011 | 93 | #1,635 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1,399 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,381 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,543 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,603 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2,543 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,962 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,287 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,621 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,709 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,722 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,768 |
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Famous people named Aksel
- Aksel Sandemose Writer · 1899–1965
- Aksel Hennie Actor · b. 1975
- Aksel Berg Politician · 1893–1979
- Aksel Lund Svindal Skier · b. 1982
- Aksel V. Johannesen Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aksel in 2025?
Aksel ranked #1,267 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aksel?
2,561 babies have been named Aksel in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aksel most popular?
Aksel peaked in 2018, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Aksel a boy or girl name?
Aksel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aksel rising or falling?
Aksel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aksel?
Well-known people named Aksel include Aksel Sandemose (writer), Aksel Hennie (actor), Aksel Berg (politician).