Aksel
Boy name · #1273 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 155 baby boys were named Aksel, placing it at #1273 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1359, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,613 boys born in 2025 was named Aksel.
Babies named Aksel per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 36-year story
Aksel first appears in the Social Security records in 1989, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 198 boys were named Aksel — good for #1029 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Aksel in class?
Aksel scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Aksel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aksel is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aksel is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aksels were CA (21), TX (18), CO (9), NY (9), IL (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aksel
Statistically, parents drawn to Aksel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ansel, Adiel, Hansel, Aviel, and Kalel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aksel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | #1267 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1426 |
| 2023 | 149 | #1288 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1457 |
| 2021 | 153 | #1245 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1177 |
| 2019 | 146 | #1277 |
| 2018 | 198 | #1029 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1252 |
| 2016 | 177 | #1105 |
| 2015 | 128 | #1359 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1362 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2021 |
| 2012 | 85 | #1756 |
| 2011 | 93 | #1635 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1399 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2381 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2542 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2602 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2542 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2960 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3285 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4703 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aksel a popular boy name?
Aksel ranked #1273 among boys in 2025 with 155 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1359.
When was the name Aksel most popular?
Aksel peaked in 2018, when 198 American boys received the name (ranked #1029 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aksel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,613 newborn American boys was named Aksel. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.