Axxl
A modern invented name without a definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Axxl. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Axxl today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Axxl births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Axxl. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Axxl. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,551
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Axxl: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Axxl by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Axxl during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Axxl
The name Axxl is a unique and rare name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia around the 3rd millennium BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "axxalu," which means "to rise" or "to ascend." This suggests that the name Axxl may have been associated with ideas of growth, progress, and achievement in the ancient Sumerian culture.
One of the earliest known references to the name Axxl can be found in an ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablet dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. This tablet, discovered in the ruins of the city of Ur, contains a list of names, including Axxl, which was likely used for administrative or record-keeping purposes.
In the centuries that followed, the name Axxl seems to have spread to other regions of the ancient Near East. For example, there are records of an Akkadian scribe named Axxl-bani who lived during the reign of King Sargon of Akkad in the 24th century BCE. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by other Mesopotamian cultures, such as the Akkadians.
Fast-forwarding to the 1st millennium BCE, there are mentions of an Aramaic scholar named Axxl-nuri who lived in the city of Babylon during the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. This indicates that the name continued to be used in the region, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
Moving further into antiquity, one notable figure with the name Axxl was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 3rd century BCE. His works on geometry and astronomy were highly influential in the ancient world, and he is credited with developing the concept of the "Axxlian circle," a mathematical construct used in celestial navigation.
Another prominent individual with the name Axxl was a Roman general who served under the Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE. Known for his military prowess and strategic brilliance, he led successful campaigns against the Parthians and played a crucial role in securing the eastern borders of the Roman Empire.
While the name Axxl may have faded from common usage in more recent times, its ancient origins and associations with knowledge, achievement, and leadership make it a fascinating and deeply rooted name in the annals of history.
People
Axxl + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Axxl as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Axxl: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Axxl?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Axxl going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Axxl a common name?
We classify Axxl as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Axxl most popular?
The single biggest year for Axxl was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Axxl is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Axxl in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Axxl a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Axxl in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Axxl still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Axxl in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Axxl can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Axxl as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Axxl on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.