How Many People Are Named Oakley?

Complete statistics for the name Oakley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Oakley
Rare

Oakley means 'clear, pure' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 14,593 Americans having this name. That's just 22,614 people in the US today, making it stand out even more.

~16,588
Living in US
1 in 19,981
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Clear, pure
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 often symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,636
Worldwide Bearers
#195,177
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
22,614
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,341 (41%)
♀ Female
13,273 (59%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
22,126
Would be under 30 (92%)
411
Would be 30–60 (2%)
1,567
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 24,104 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Oakley Through the Generations

With its peak year being 2023, Oakley has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. The majority of people named Oakley are under 30, with 22,126 out of 22,614 falling into this category, indicating a modern trend. As of now, the average age of someone named Oakley is 14, suggesting that this name is becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for something unique and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 1,736
Texas 1,193
Ohio 1,171
Tennessee 888
Indiana 829
Kentucky 769
Michigan 767
Florida 710
California 706
Missouri 696

⭐ Famous People Named Oakley

Oakley is a unisex given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname meaning “oak clearing”.…

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✨ Similar Names to Oakley

📄 About the Name Oakley

How Many People Have the Name Oakley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,588 people in the United States currently share the name Oakley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,981 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Oakley a Common or Rare Name?

Oakley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Oakley in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

When Was Oakley Most Popular?

The name Oakley reached peak popularity in 2023, with 2,685 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Oakley?

Approximately 16,588 people named Oakley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,588. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,981 Americans.

Is Oakley a rare name?

Oakley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,981 Americans has this name.

What does the name Oakley mean?

Oakley means "clear, pure".

Is Oakley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Oakley are male and 59% are female.

When was Oakley most popular?

Oakley peaked in 2023 with 2,685 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US16,588
All-Time Births16,588
1 in X1 in 19,981
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2023
World Rank#195,177
Male %41%
Female %59%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.