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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Axe — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Axcel|Axel
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Axe

AKS · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12433 in 2023

Peak: #7570 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12433 in 2023

Peak: #7570 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #12433 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Axe scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernShortStrongOne-syllableTool-inspiredUnisex-leaningBoldEdgyRising
Character
sharp focuscutting claritydecisive actionraw powerdirect strength
STRONG
High confidence

Axe is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Axe at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'æx', referring to the tool. Used as a modern short name evoking sharpness, strength, and directness.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#7570 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AjaxAxelAlex◈Ace◈Ax
Similar Style
Kai◈Jax◈Dash◈Knox◈Rex
Works well with
Indie◈Scout◈River◈Sage◈Phoenix◈Colt
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Axe · Overview
Summary

Axe is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 24/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Axe carries a bold, edgy, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
axe.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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