Oakley
How to say it: OHK-lee · /ˈoʊkli/
English place name and surname meaning 'oak meadow', from Old English 'ac' (oak) + 'leah' (clearing).
Oakley was the 126th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,621 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #126 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,621 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,000 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
With its strongest period arriving in the 2020s, Oakley continues to climb. Remaining at its peak, additional growth looks probable ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp at the start and soft after, Oakley feels rooted in nature. Maple sits happily beside it.
Middle names that flow with Oakley →
Nicknames
- Oak
- Lee
- Oaks
Honouring a Oakley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Oakley is about 1 in 42.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #33.
Good to know
- Oakley is a dominant global sunglasses/sports-eyewear brand; the name is heard as the brand.
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