gender neutral
Oakley
meadow of oak trees
About Oakley
Picture a name that embodies strength, nature, and contemporary style all at once. This choice has surged in popularity for good reason—it feels fresh and outdoorsy while maintaining genuine substance. The "Oak" element evokes images of mighty trees, groundedness, and endurance, qualities any parent would wish for their child. It's gender-neutral enough to feel modern but masculine enough to suit a boy perfectly. The "-ley" ending adds a gentle touch that balances the robust beginning, creating a name that's approachable yet distinctive.
Popularity of the Name Oakley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | #689 | ||||
| 1889 | #770 | ||||
| 1890 | #965 | ||||
| 1892 | #926 | ||||
| 1894 | #925 | ||||
| 1895 | #949 | ||||
| 1896 | #709 | ||||
| 1898 | #534 | ||||
| 1899 | #838 | ||||
| 1901 | #831 | ||||
| 1902 | #674 | ||||
| 1905 | #898 | ||||
| 1910 | #915 | ||||
| 1912 | #961 | ||||
| 1913 | #797 | ||||
| 1915 | #956 | ||||
| 1917 | #904 | ||||
| 1919 | #935 | ||||
| 1920 | #964 | ||||
| 2011 | #994 | #242 | #587 | ||
| 2012 | #879 | #231 | #424 | #553 | |
| 2013 | #771 | #227 | #684 | ||
| 2014 | #657 | #210 | #268 | #481 | |
| 2015 | #567 | #186 | #237 | #440 | |
| 2016 | #578 | #148 | #298 | #529 | |
| 2017 | #479 | #160 | #152 | #344 | |
| 2018 | #459 | #128 | #213 | #475 | |
| 2019 | #442 | #107 | #137 | #516 | #285 |
| 2020 | #420 | #93 | #71 | #848 | #331 |
| 2021 | #403 | #72 | #71 | #301 | |
| 2022 | #393 | #58 | #86 | #870 | #325 |
| 2023 | #396 | #43 | #71 | #345 | #294 |
| 2024 | #408 | #39 | #60 | #442 | #299 |
| 2025 | #454 | #36 | #61 | #610 | #329 |
| 1997 | #907 | ||||
| 1998 | #920 | ||||
| 1999 | #611 | ||||
| 2000 | #487 | ||||
| 2001 | #554 | ||||
| 2002 | #533 | ||||
| 2003 | #376 | #373 | |||
| 2004 | #407 | ||||
| 2005 | #399 | #896 | |||
| 2006 | #367 | #845 | |||
| 2007 | #340 | #905 | |||
| 2008 | #337 | ||||
| 2009 | #396 | #394 | |||
| 2010 | #396 | #817 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Oakley
Names Similar to Oakley
Nicknames for Oakley
- Oak
- Lee
- O.L.
- Oaks
Famous People Named Oakley
| Oakley Hall | American author |
| Oakley Haldeman | American songwriter |
| Oakley C. Curtis | American physicist |
| Oakley Kelly | American politician |
| Oakley T. Bassett | American businessman |
| Oakley Hall III | American film producer |
| Oakley Debbs | American child advocate |
| Oakley H. Graves | American politician |
| Oakley Crawford | Australian politician |
| Oakley Dalton | English footballer |
| Oakley Fisher | American actor |
| Oakley Doak | Canadian politician |
| Oakley Johnson | American baseball player |
| Oakley H. Berry | American lawyer |
| Oakley G. Kelly Jr. | American politician |
| Oakley M. Adair | American politician |
| Oakley A. Haldeman Jr. | American writer |
| Oakley A. Utterstrom | American politician |
| Oakley M. Hunter | American politician |
Characters Named Oakley
| Oakley Kettering | from the TV series "Cedar Cove" |
| Oakley Halloran | from the book series "Black Dagger Legacy" by J.R. Ward |
| Oakley Ford | from the book "When It's Real" by Erin Watt |
| Oakley Farrell | from the book series "The Troubled Life of Miss Kotobel" by Jillian Dodd |
| Oakley Carlson | from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Oakley Rhodes | from the book series "The Luxe" by Anna Godbersen |
| Oakley Armstrong | from the TV series "Jersey Shore" |
| Oakley Pearson | from the book series "The Iron Fey" by Julie Kagawa |
| Oakley Stahl | from the TV series "Punky Brewster" |
| Oakley Sheffield | from the TV series "Packed to the Rafters" |
| Oakley Carter | from the TV series "The O.C" |
| Oakley Gage | from the book "Oakley" by Diana Palmer |
| Oakley Brooks | from the TV series "Make It or Break It" |
| Oakley Nelson | from the movie "School of Rock" |
| Oakley Clifford | from the TV series "Psych" |
| Oakley Jensen | from the book "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han |
| Oakley Clarke | from the TV series "Awkward" |
| Oakley Foster | from the book series "The Wedding Pact" by Denise Grover Swank |
| Oakley Scott | from the TV series "The Carrie Diaries" |
| Oakley Dyer | from the book series "The Conqueror's Saga" by Kiersten White |