Axel is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #129 in 2024 with 431 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 547 births ranking #100. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,593.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 645 boys born was named Axel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.