Aksel
Aksel is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Father of peace.
Origin and history
Aksel is a Scandinavian form of the biblical name Axel or Absalom. It has seen a steady increase in usage in the United States in recent years due to the growing popularity of Nordic names. The name carries the classical etymological meaning of 'father of peace'.
Popularity in the United States
2,561 babies in the United States have been named Aksel since 1880. It ranks #2562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- MN (8.9 %)
- CO (7.6 %)
- WA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 872 |
Famous people named Aksel
- Aksel Lund Svindal: Alpine ski racer, Olympic champion
- Aksel Hennie: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Aksel is the Scandinavian adaptation of the Hebrew name Absalom, which means 'father of peace'.
- Along with its variant Axel, Aksel has gained increased visibility in modern American baby name charts.