How Many People Are Named Okie?

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

Okie
Very Rare
American place name

Okie means 'from Oklahoma' and is very rare, with only 26 people named Okie living today, making up just 1 in 12,776,015 Americans. That's a lot of zeros! Most Okies are over 60, showing how this name's popularity peaked way back in 1920.

~150
Living in US
1 in 2,209,662
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From Oklahoma
🌐
Origin
American place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Down-to-earth
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that those named Okie might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,589
Worldwide Bearers
#193,966
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
466
🇺🇸 United States
373
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
224
🇿🇦 South Africa
198
🇵🇭 Philippines
191
🇳🇬 Nigeria
64
🇨🇲 Cameroon
13
🇶🇦 Qatar
10
🇯🇵 Japan
7
🇬🇧 England
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (73%)
♀ Female
7 (27%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
300
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 305 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
87

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

📜 Okie Through the Generations

Okie, a name that's as rare as it is unique, has seen its peak in 1920 when 23 babies were given this moniker. Today, there are only 26 people bearing this name, with the majority being over 60 years old. This indicates that Okie is a classic, old-school name that's been passed down through generations but hasn't gained much traction in recent times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 21
Virginia 6
West Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Okie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Okie's American place name roots

📄 About the Name Okie

How Many People Have the Name Okie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 150 people in the United States currently share the name Okie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,209,662 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Okie a Common or Rare Name?

Okie is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Okie Mean?

Okie means "from Oklahoma" and comes from American place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Okie in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.

When Was Okie Most Popular?

The name Okie reached peak popularity in 1920, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Okie?

Approximately 150 people named Okie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 150. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,209,662 Americans.

Is Okie a rare name?

Okie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,209,662 Americans has this name.

What does the name Okie mean?

Okie means "from Oklahoma" and comes from American place name origins.

Is Okie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Okie are male and 27% are female.

When was Okie most popular?

Okie peaked in 1920 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US150
All-Time Births150
1 in X1 in 2,209,662
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1920
World Rank#193,966
Male %73%
Female %27%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.