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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Axis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Axios|Axl
LatinBoy→ Stable

Axis

AK-sis · 2 syllables

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#9986
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#9986
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#7140 in 2021
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 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)20212024

Rank #9986 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Axis

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9986

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
Latin RootModernGeometricStrongUnisex-leaning-male2-syllableContemporaryMinimalistRisingTechnical
Character
precise directioncentral stabilitypivotal balancestrategic alignmentfoundational strength
STRONG
High confidence

Axis is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9986 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9986 · very rare
Axis at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'axis', meaning the central line around which something rotates or is organized. Used in mathematics and astronomy to denote a pivot point or foundational reference.
Language root:Latin · axial geometry
Peak rank:#7140 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AxelAxl◈AjaxAxsonAxton
Similar Style
Atlas◈Orion◈Ezra◈Kai◈Levi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Axis
StellaNova◈IvyLeoFinn◈AuroraSilas◈Luna
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English · #76
→ Stable
Levi
Hebrew · #12
→ Stable
Oliver
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Axis · Overview
Summary

Axis is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9986 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 33/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Axis scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Axis carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
axis.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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