Axl is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #953 in 2025 with 32 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 49 births ranking #688. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 540.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,498 boys born was named Axl. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.