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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Axle — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Axl|Axley
GermanicBoy↓ Fading

Axle

AHK-sull · 2 syllables

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#1773
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#1773
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1267 in 2021
5yr change
-343 ranks
Birth frequency
2.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1773 · Falling since 2020

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
Germanic boy names
Axle

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1773

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-343 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Axle scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
ModernMasculineGermanic Root2-syllableIndustrialVehicle ReferenceContemporaryEdgyRising PopularityUnisex-leaning
Character
rebellious rock energysharp-edged charisma
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Axles

charismaticpassionaterebelliouspowerfulvolatile
STRONG
High confidence

Axle is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1773 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -343 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1773 · rare
Axle at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'Aksel', derived from Absalom meaning 'father of peace'. Modern usage associated with vehicle axles, creating an industrial, mechanical aesthetic.
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#1267 in 2021
5yr change:-343 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AxelAlex◈AjaxAsher◈Ace◈Axle
Similar Style
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Works well with
IvySage◈River◈Ember◈LeviEzra◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Axle illustration
Name Intelligence
Axle · Overview
Summary

Axle is a Germanic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1773 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 33/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Axle carries a bold, edgy, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 343 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
axle.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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