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Oakley vs Navy

Which is more popular?
Oakley is more popular than Navy today: about 1,933 US babies were given the name Oakley in 2025, compared with 935 named Navy.
OakleyNavy
Meaning oak clearing or meadow the navy; deep blue
Origin english english
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation OHK-lee NAY-vee
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19131985
Peak year2025 (1,933)2025 (935)
In 20251,933935
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Oakley Navy
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeOakleyNavy
2020s 10,227 4,500
2010s 4,472 1,234
2000s 464 117
1990s 124 49
1980s 11 13
1920s 35 0
1910s 27 0

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.

What does Navy mean?

A modern word-name from English 'navy' (a nation's fleet, and the deep blue color named after naval uniforms), ultimately from Latin 'navis', ship. It has no older history as a personal name; its appeal is the color and the nautical association.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakley or Navy more popular?

Oakley is more popular than Navy today: about 1,933 US babies were given the name Oakley in 2025, compared with 935 named Navy.

What is the difference between Oakley and Navy?

Oakley means oak clearing or meadow (english origin), while Navy means the navy; deep blue (english origin).

Which name is older, Oakley or Navy?

In US records, Oakley first appears in 1913 and Navy in 1985, so Oakley has the longer recorded history.