Axel is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #76 in 2021 with 4,538 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 4,666 births ranking #72. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,718.6%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 385 boys born was named Axel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.