Oakley
Peaked at #153 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1884, Oakley has been recorded 56% of the time for girls and 44% of the time for boys.
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Oakley — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#153
in 2023
Current rank
#157
in 2024
Years tracked
46
1913–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1913, Oakley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #153 nationally with 1,882 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #767 (2014) to #157 (2024) — a 80% improvement.
As of 2024, Oakley ranks #157 nationally for girls, with 1,894 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #157 | 1,894 |
| 2023 | #153 | 1,882 |
| 2022 | #157 | 1,844 |
| 2021 | #193 | 1,538 |
| 2020 | #284 | 1,128 |
| 2019 | #349 | 908 |
| 2018 | #389 | 796 |
| 2017 | #475 | 658 |
Oakley — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#393
in 2022
Current rank
#410
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1884–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1884, Oakley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #393 nationally with 810 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #657 (2014) to #410 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Oakley ranks #410 nationally for boys, with 785 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #410 | 785 |
| 2023 | #396 | 803 |
| 2022 | #393 | 810 |
| 2021 | #403 | 773 |
| 2020 | #420 | 712 |
| 2019 | #442 | 690 |
| 2018 | #459 | 638 |
| 2017 | #479 | 613 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Oakley most popular?
Oakley was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #153 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Oakley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Oakley?
At least 24,104 babies have been recorded with the name Oakley in the US since 1884, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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