Boys name · Illinois
Axel in Illinois
Axel was the 90th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 130 babies named Axel that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 2,926 babies Axel.
Popularity over time
Axel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 490th |
| 1988 | 5 | 920th |
| 1995 | 9 | 792nd |
| 2001 | 70 | 220th |
| 2007 | 66 | 225th |
| 2013 | 100 | 147th |
| 2019 | 167 | 82nd |
| 2025 | 130 | 90th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 490th in 1915 to 90th in 2025.
The most babies named Axel in Illinois in a single year was 175, in 2018. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Axel reached its best rank of 30th in Delaware (2024). See Axel in every state →
How popular is Axel in Illinois?
Axel was the 90th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 130 babies named Axel that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 2,926 babies Axel.
How many babies are named Axel in Illinois?
In 2025, 130 babies were named Axel in Illinois. The most babies named Axel in Illinois in a single year was 175, in 2018.
What is the rank of Axel in Illinois?
Axel ranked 90th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 2022.
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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