Oak
Meaningoak tree · English
- US rank
- #2,332
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,129 in 2023
59 babies were named Oak in the US in 2025. It has climbed 554 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oak you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,986 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oak, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oak would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOak first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,129.
- TrendOak has climbed 554 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,332. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOak is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Oak means “oak tree”.
About the name Oak
Oak is a boy name of English origin meaning “oak tree”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with O and ending in “-oak”. US birth records list Oak for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 25 of those 106 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,129 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,332, with 59 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4.2 | 239,521 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 568,182 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,349 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,546 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Oak
What does the name Oak mean?
Oak means “oak tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Oak?
Oak has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oak a boy or girl name?
Oak is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oak?
Oak ranked #2,332 for US boys in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,129).