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Oakley Unisex

Popularity: #154 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOAK-lee / /ˈoʊkli/

English; Old English

Meaning

Oak clearing; meadow near oak trees

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Oakley is derived from Old English elements 'ac' meaning oak and 'leah' meaning clearing or meadow. It has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name evokes a connection to nature and is often associated with strength and stability due to the oak tree's characteristics.

Trend Summary

Oakley has seen a rise in popularity for girls in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KinsleyHadleyFinleyBaileyBriarEverlySloaneSkylar

Variants

  • Oakleigh

International Variants

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Famous people named Oakley

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Fictional characters named Oakley

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Sibling Suggestions

AveryHarperRileySydneyPeytonTaylor

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Oakley was first seen in the United States in 1913. Oakley has ranked as high as #328 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Idaho. In the past 5 years the name Oakley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Oakley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 120
7%
OH 104
6%
UT 104
6%
FL 82
5%
IN 80
4%
TN 75
4%
MO 72
4%
NC 69
4%
GA 66
4%
PA 65
4%
CA 60
3%
KY 60
3%
WA 57
3%
AL 51
3%
AZ 50
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19137
19146
19168
19186
19206
19225
19236
19246
19257
19285
19836
19855
199112
19929
199310
199410
199512
199619
199716
199815
199921
200026
200118
200231
200330
200441
200541
200649
200761
200875
200992
2010118
2011157
2012190
2013274
2014365
2015471
2016535
2017658
2018796
2019908
20201,128
20211,538
20221,844
20231,882
20241,894