Oakley
Meaningoak clearing · Old English
- US rank
- #156
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #153 in 2023
1,933 babies were named Oakley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 128 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
US births per million boys, 1884–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oakley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 831 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Oakley, 1,933 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oakley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOakley first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #153.
- Then vs nowOakley is 84× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 831.
- TrendOakley has climbed 128 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #156. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOakley is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #23, followed by Idaho (#24) and West Virginia (#26). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlOakley is given to both boys and girls: 74% of the 2,621 babies named Oakley in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Oakley means “oak clearing”.
About the name Oakley
Oakley is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “oak clearing”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Oakley for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 47 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #153 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #156, with 1,933 babies. Of the 2,621 US babies named Oakley in 2025, 74% were girls and 26% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.6 | 218,750 girls |
| 1920s | 2.9 | 343,643 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 143,885 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,032 girls |
| 2010s | 258 | 3,876 girls |
| 2020s | 1,051 | 951 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 | 30,411 boys |
| 1890s | 57 | 17,431 boys |
| 1900s | 56 | 17,982 boys |
| 1910s | 53 | 18,936 boys |
| 1920s | 36 | 27,941 boys |
| 1930s | 23 | 43,178 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 80,906 boys |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 147,710 boys |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 1970s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 230,947 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,206 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,257 boys |
| 2010s | 224 | 4,461 boys |
| 2020s | 442 | 2,264 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Oakley
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “oak clearing” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Oakley?
Oakley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Oakley a boy or girl name?
Both. Oakley is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 74% of US babies named Oakley were girls.
How popular is the name Oakley?
Oakley ranked #156 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,933 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#153).