Ax
Pronunciation: [ AKS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ax first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 5 babies have been named Ax in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ax is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #28,635 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,635
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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