Everything about the name AXEL

Meaning, origin, history

Axel is a name of Scandinavian origin, specifically from Sweden and Denmark. It is derived from the Old Norse name Ásgautr, which is composed of two elements: Ás, referring to the Aesir, the principal group of gods in Norse mythology, and Gautr, meaning "staff" or "spear". Thus, Axel can be interpreted as "spear of the gods".

The name Axel has been used in Scandinavia for centuries, but it became more widely known outside of this region during the 19th century. This was largely due to the works of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, who included a character named Axel in his fairy tale "The Flying Trunk" (also known as "The Bell"). Since then, Axel has been adopted by other countries and is now used internationally.

In some languages, such as French and German, Axel has also gained popularity due to the name being associated with famous individuals. For instance, French composer Maurice Ravel had a son named Axel, while German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote about a character called Axel in his novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther".

While there are no specific holidays or celebrations dedicated to the name Axel, its popularity has undoubtedly contributed to its cultural significance across various societies. Today, Axel remains a popular choice for parents looking for a strong and unique name with historical roots and a touch of Scandinavian charm.

Popularity of the name AXEL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Axel has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the past two decades. According to the statistics provided, there were only 5 births with the name Axel in the year 2001. However, this number increased to 8 births in 2002, indicating that the name was starting to gain some traction.

There was a dip in popularity in 2004, with only 5 births recorded that year. But the trend continued to rise again, reaching 9 births in 2005 and 11 births in both 2007 and 2009. It is interesting to note that there were two years (2008 and 2010) where the number of Axel births decreased slightly, with 8 births each year.

However, starting from 2011, the popularity of the name Axel began to surge significantly. There were 10 births in both 2011 and 2014, and this number continued to rise over the next few years, reaching a peak of 18 births in 2017.

Even though there was a slight decrease in popularity in 2018 and 2019, with only 8 births each year, the trend quickly rebounded. In 2020, there were still 13 births recorded for Axel, and this number continued to rise again in 2021 with 15 births.

The latest data from 2022 shows that there were 12 births with the name Axel, indicating that the popularity of the name has remained consistent over time. Overall, between 2001 and 2023, there have been a total of 193 births in the United States with the name Axel, demonstrating that this name has become increasingly popular among parents during this period.