Oakland
How to say it: OHK-lund · /ˈoʊklənd/
English place name meaning 'oak land' - transferred to first name, also California city name.
Oakland was the 1,094th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 208 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #874 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,094 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 208 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,939 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #874 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Oakland enjoys its best showing in the 2020s. Standing at its peak, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants meet an outdoorsy place name feel. Wilder echoes that rugged spirit, while Oak works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Oakland is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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