Unisex nameCurrently #157 in the USRising
Oakley
OHK-lee//ˈoʊkli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
Oak tree meadow
Oakley comes from an English place name meaning 'meadow of oak trees', a sturdy nature-surname now used as a first name for both boys and girls. Its earthy, strong sound has made it an increasingly popular modern choice.
Oakley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Oakley |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 43 |
| 1914 | 33 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1916 | 48 |
| 1917 | 50 |
| 1918 | 47 |
| 1919 | 52 |
| 1920 | 58 |
| 1921 | 46 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1923 | 53 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 38 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 34 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 68 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 97 |
| 2005 | 106 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 133 |
| 2008 | 166 |
| 2009 | 231 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 352 |
| 2012 | 430 |
| 2013 | 565 |
| 2014 | 762 |
| 2015 | 967 |
| 2016 | 1,014 |
| 2017 | 1,271 |
| 2018 | 1,434 |
| 2019 | 1,598 |
| 2020 | 1,840 |
| 2021 | 2,311 |
| 2022 | 2,654 |
| 2023 | 2,685 |
| 2024 | 2,679 |
Oakley through the decades
- Oakley peaked in 2023, when 2,685 babies were named Oakley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Oakley has risen 493% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Oakley currently ranks #157 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Oak
Variants & spellings
Oakleigh