Axl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Axl is of Old Norse origin, meaning 'father of peace'. It evolved from the name Axel and has become more recognized in modern times due to its association with popular culture. The name does not have biblical relevance, and it conveys a modern, edgy image.
The name Axl is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Axl has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Axl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2723rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 819th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Axl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Axl"
Pronunciation
/ˈæksəl/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Axl is derived from the Old Norse name 'Axel', which means 'father of peace'. It has roots in the Hebrew name 'Absalom', meaning 'father of peace'.
Meaning
father of peace
Language Evolution
Axel, Axl
Historical Usage
The name Axl gained popularity in the late 20th century, largely due to the influence of the rock musician Axl Rose from the band Guns N' Roses.
Variants & Derivatives
Axel, Aksil
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Axl is perceived as a modern, edgy name, often associated with music and pop culture.
Famous People
Axl Rose, Axl Witsel
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Axl"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Axl"
"Axl" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4118th of 16616 | 194 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2723rd of 24088 | 630 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 819th of 23106 | 3,390 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Axl" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
48.79% 3082nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
37.84% 2767th/7313 |
29.20% 2179th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.20% 765th/3984 |
23.82% 1069th/4487 |
11.96% 816th/6822 |
13.00% 816th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Axl" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Axl"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Axl" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.