Axle Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAK-suhl / /ˈæksəl/English; German
Meaning
English: axle; German: a variant of Axel meaning father of peace
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Axle refers to the central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. In German, Axel is derived from the Old Norse name Ásgeirr, which combines elements meaning 'god' and 'spear', and is often interpreted as 'father of peace'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Axel
- Axl
International Variants
- Áxel (Spanish)
- Aksel (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Axle
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Axle was first seen in the United States in 1989. Axle has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Axle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Axle (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| AZ | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 133 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 147 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 127 |
| 2024 | 92 |