Axcel
Every Axcel since 1991 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Axcel
Axcel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,250 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 380 American babies have been named Axcel. Its peak came in 2011, when 30 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 Axcel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Axcel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,250 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,312 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,934 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,182 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,654 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,084 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,443 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,382 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,361 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,396 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,081 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,759 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,186 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,347 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,518 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,902 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,842 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,681 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,133 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,163 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,170 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,912 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,097 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,623 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,315 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Axcel in 2025?
Axcel ranked #7,250 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Axcel?
380 babies have been named Axcel in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Axcel most popular?
Axcel peaked in 2011, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Axcel a boy or girl name?
Axcel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Axcel rising or falling?
Axcel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.