Axl
Axl is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Father of peace.
Origin and history
Axl is a modern variant spelling of Axel, which derives from the Hebrew name Absalom meaning 'father of peace'. It gained cultural visibility through rock music and has risen in U.S. usage in recent years as a trendy, edgy choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,408 babies in the United States have been named Axl since 1880. It ranks #1868 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #844.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.1 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- FL (7 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 359 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,279 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,542 |
Famous people named Axl
- Axl Rose: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose adopted the stage name Axl, which is an anagram of 'oral sex'.
- Although associated with modern rock music, the name traces back through Scandinavian Axel to the Old Testament name Absalom.