Oxley
Meaningfrom the ox meadow · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,349 in 2016
8 babies were named Oxley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2015–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oxley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oxley, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oxley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOxley first shows up in US birth records in 2015, 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 2016, when it reached #6,349.
- New on the sceneOxley wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2015.
- TrendOxley has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Oxley means “from the ox meadow”.
About the name Oxley
Oxley is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the ox meadow”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Oxley for boys from 2015 to 2025, in 9 of those 11 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #6,349 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.0 | 201,613 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 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 Oxley
What does the name Oxley mean?
Oxley means “from the ox meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Oxley?
Oxley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Oxley a boy or girl name?
Oxley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oxley?
Oxley ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#6,349).