Oak
How to say it: OHK · /ˈoʊk/
From Old English 'ac', the oak tree; symbol of strength - bold short nature name.
Oak was the 1,846th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 59 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,489 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,846 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 59 |
| Share of births | 1 in 56,192 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,489 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Oak is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Oak is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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