Boys name · California
Axel in California
Babies born in California have been named Axel 12,013 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1969. In 2025 it was the #70 most common boys name there, on 531 births.
Popularity over time
Axel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 | #1166 |
| 1983 | 6 | #1402 |
| 1991 | 42 | #576 |
| 1998 | 51 | #483 |
| 2004 | 230 | #213 |
| 2011 | 662 | #82 |
| 2018 | 608 | #78 |
| 2025 | 531 | #70 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #58 in 2020 to #1641 in 1984, starting at #1166 in 1969 and ending at #70 in 2025.
Axel had its most births in California in 2020, when 689 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #58, in 2020.
Its highest rank in any state was #30, in Delaware in 2024. See Axel in every state →
How popular is Axel in California?
Babies born in California have been named Axel 12,013 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1969. In 2025 it was the #70 most common boys name there, on 531 births.
How many babies are named Axel in California?
531 Axel babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Axel in California?
Axel ranked #70 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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