Oaks
Meaningnear the oak trees · English
- US rank
- #2,884
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,835 in 2024
43 babies were named Oaks in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,656 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2013–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oaks you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,683 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oaks, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oaks would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOaks first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,835.
- New on the sceneOaks wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2013.
- TrendOaks has climbed 1,656 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,884. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOaks is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #409. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Oaks means “near the oak trees”.
About the name Oaks
Oaks is a boy name of English origin meaning “near the oak trees”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with O and ending in “-aks”. US birth records list Oaks for boys from 2013 to 2025, in 12 of those 13 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,835 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,884, with 43 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,564 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 50,293 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 Oaks
What does the name Oaks mean?
Oaks means “near the oak trees” in English.
What is the origin of the name Oaks?
Oaks has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oaks a boy or girl name?
Oaks is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oaks?
Oaks ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,835).