Oakley
Oakley first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2025, when 1,933 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,933.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Oakley popular?
Near its peak Oakley is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 10,227 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,472 | |
| 2000s | 464 | |
| 1990s | 124 | |
| 1980s | 11 | |
| 1920s | 35 | |
| 1910s | 27 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Oakley mean?
A surname and place name from Old English 'ac' (oak) + 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow), so literally 'the oak clearing'. It names numerous English villages (in Bedfordshire, Hampshire, Kent and elsewhere) and only became common as a given name recently.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means oak clearing or meadow. A surname and place name from Old English 'ac' (oak) + 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow), so literally 'the oak clearing'. It names numerous English villages (in Bedfordshire, Hampshire, Kent and elsewhere) and only became common as a given name recently.
What is the origin of the name Oakley?
Oakley is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Oakley?
Oakley is pronounced “OHK-lee.”
Is Oakley a boy or a girl name?
Oakley is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Oakley a popular name right now?
Oakley is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Oakley?
In 2025, Oakley ranked #454 among boys’ and #156 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Oakley most popular?
Oakley was most popular in 2025, when about 1,933 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Oakley?
Names similar to Oakley include Emerson, Wren, Navy, Marlowe, River.
What names go well with Oakley?
english names that pair well with Oakley include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.