Girl & boy name
Oakley
As of 2025, Oakley ranks #156 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,933 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #284 to #156 over the past five years. SSA records for Oakley go back to 1913; the peak came in 2023 at #153, with 1,884 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Utah, where it ranks #23 among girl names.
Rankings
Oakley popularity, 1880–2025
Where Oakley is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Oakley in the most recent year of SSA data.
Oakley as a boy name
Oakley holds the #454 spot on the 2025 list of the most popular boy names in the U.S. That amounts to 688 newborn boys in a single year. The ranking has held remarkably steady over the last five years. Its strongest year on record was 2022 (#393 nationally, 810 newborns), in a data series reaching back to 1884. The name's biggest fan base is in Maine (#151 there in 2025).
Where Oakley (boys) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Oakley in the most recent year of SSA data.