Aksel Boy
Origin(s)
Scandinavian; Hebrew
Meaning
Scandinavian: father of peace; Hebrew: the one who is blessed
Historical & Cultural Background
In Scandinavian cultures, Aksel is derived from the Old Norse name Ásgeirr, which combines elements meaning 'god' and 'spear'. In Hebrew tradition, the name signifies a person who is blessed, often associated with positive attributes.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Axel
- Aksell
International Variants
- Aksel (Danish/Norwegian)
- Axel (German)
- Akseli (Finnish)
Famous people named Aksel
Aksel Lund Svindal — Norwegian alpine ski racer.
Aksel Hennie — Norwegian actor and director.
Fictional characters named Aksel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aksel was first seen in the United States in 1989. Aksel has ranked as high as #1181 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aksel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aksel (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| MN | 7 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 119 |
| 2011 | 93 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 177 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 198 |
| 2019 | 146 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 147 |
| 2024 | 127 |