UK boy's name
Axon
A word of Greek origin referring to the nerve fiber that transmits impulses.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Axon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Axon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Axon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Axon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Axon ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Axon.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Axon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Axon mean?
The name Axon is believed to have originated from the Greek word "axios," which means "worthy" or "deserving." It is thought to have first appeared in ancient Greece around the 5th century BC.
In Greek mythology, Axon was the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of worthiness or merit. The name was likely used by ancient Greeks as a way to express their belief in the importance of living a virtuous and honorable life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Axon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato mentions a character named Axon, though little is known about the historical figure behind this name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Axon has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Axon of Lampsacus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC and was a follower of the Stoic school of thought.
Another notable bearer of the name was Axon of Crete, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 1st century AD. He is credited with making significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics and the movements of the planets.
In the Middle Ages, the name Axon was less common but still appeared occasionally. One notable figure was Axon of Saxony, a German monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century AD and was known for his work in theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Axon saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly among intellectuals and scholars. One prominent example was Axon Scultetus, a German humanist and educator who lived from 1566 to 1624 and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature.
In more recent times, the name Axon has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One example is Axon Krofcheck, an American mathematician and computer scientist who lived from 1924 to 2006 and made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Axon over time
The chart below shows babies named Axon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Axon, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Axon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Axon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4395 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Axon
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Axon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Axon in the UK right now?
In 2022, Axon was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Axon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Axon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Axon?
A word of Greek origin referring to the nerve fiber that transmits impulses.
How many people are called Axon in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Axon across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.