Oakley - A very unique female name
Oakley at a glance
Oakley is ranked #156 among girl baby names in 2025, with 1,922 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #152 and first appeared on the charts in 1996.
- Rank in 2025
- #156
- Births in 2025
- 1,922
- Peak year
- 2023 (#152)
- First appeared
- 1996
- Trend
- #275 in 2020 → #156 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 678 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (22 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 678 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Oakley peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 152.
Famous with this name
Georgia Oakley
Oakley
Oakley Lehman
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Oakley is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Oakley is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #24 - and is the least popular in Connecticut at position #606.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Oakley is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Oakley origin and meaning
English place name and surname
From Old English ac and leah, 'oak clearing' or 'oak meadow'
Oakley names several English villages and became a surname for people who lived by an oak clearing. As a girls' first name it is a recent American development, appearing in the data from 1996 and rising with the oak name family to a peak in 2025.
Attested etymology
Oakley is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Oakley, pop culture references for the name Oakley and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Oakley
We've found the following names that sound similar to Oakley, sorted by popularity.
Oaklee / Ozella / Ozell / Oaklie / Ozelle / Okla /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 |
| 2024 | 155 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2020 | 275 |
| 2019 | 348 |
| 2018 | 385 |
| 2017 | 471 |
| 2016 | 566 |
| 2015 | 606 |
| 2014 | 752 |
| 2013 | 931 |
| 2012 | 1327 |
| 2011 | 1593 |
| 2010 | 1975 |
| 2009 | 2379 |
| 2008 | 2315 |
| 2007 | 2473 |
| 2006 | 2890 |
| 2005 | 3081 |
| 2004 | 2478 |
| 2003 | 3194 |
| 2002 | 3772 |
| 2001 | 3862 |
| 2000 | 3455 |
| 1999 | 3838 |
| 1998 | 4696 |
| 1997 | 3944 |
| 1996 | 3640 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 24 |
| West Virginia | 26 |
| Idaho | 27 |
| Mississippi | 37 |
| Iowa | 53 |
| Arkansas | 55 |
| Montana | 59 |
| Kentucky | 60 |
| Ohio | 72 |
| Wyoming | 75 |
| Nebraska | 76 |
| Tennessee | 79 |
| Michigan | 81 |
| Missouri | 81 |
| Kansas | 95 |
| Vermont | 98 |
| Oklahoma | 104 |
| Alabama | 107 |
| South Dakota | 112 |
| Indiana | 113 |
| South Carolina | 117 |
| Louisiana | 132 |
| North Carolina | 132 |
| Oregon | 137 |
| Georgia | 142 |
| Washington | 151 |
| Wisconsin | 156 |
| Minnesota | 161 |
| Nevada | 161 |
| Alaska | 163 |
| New Hampshire | 165 |
| Arizona | 165 |
| Virginia | 179 |
| Maine | 200 |
| Illinois | 207 |
| Colorado | 232 |
| North Dakota | 239 |
| New Mexico | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | 242 |
| Florida | 243 |
| Texas | 275 |
| California | 363 |
| New Jersey | 559 |
| New York | 563 |
| Maryland | 588 |
| Connecticut | 606 |
| Massachusetts | 606 |
Even more about Oakley
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Oakley a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Oakley?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
OHK-lee · /ˈoʊkli/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Oakleigh — -leigh respelling
- Oaklee — Phonetic respelling
Nicknames: Oak
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
SurnamePlace nameNature
Why parents choose it
Oakley brings the sturdy oak image into a soft -ley ending, and for girls it is at its most popular right now.
Worth knowing
- Annie Oakley is a surname, and the sunglasses brand Oakley is a strong commercial association
- Also used for boys, and surrounded by similar names — Oaklynn, Oakland, Oaklee
