Oklahoma
Gender-neutral name · Native American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #2,061 in 1907
0 babies were named Oklahoma in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1907–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oklahoma you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryOklahoma first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1907, when it reached #2,061.
About the name Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-oma”. US birth records list Oklahoma for girls only in 1907, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked #2,061 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1907, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 63,694 girls |
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Oklahoma
What is the origin of the name Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Kai, Savannah, Dakota.
Is Oklahoma a boy or girl name?
Both. Oklahoma is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1907. It peaked at #2,061 in 1907.