What does the name Oakley mean?

The name Oakley means "Of the oak trees".

What is the origin of the name Oakley?

Oakley is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Oakley?

In 2023, 1,894 babies were named Oakley in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Oakley a girl's name?

Yes, Oakley is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Oakley

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Births Last Year: 1,894 ↗

All-Time Total: 13,419

Peak Year: 2024

Oakley is an English surname turned unisex given name. It is derived from the Old English words "āc" meaning "oak" and "lēah" meaning "wood" or "clearing."

Notable Namesakes

Annie Oakley - Sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
Oakley Hall - American novelist and literary critic.
Oakley Collier - American actress known for "The Last Tycoon."
Oakley Stevenson - American actress known for "The Young and the Restless."
Oakley Boycott - British actress known for "The Bill."
Oakley Court - British actress known for "The Avengers."
Oakley Hall III - American musician and composer.
Oakley King - American actress known for "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Oakley

Oaklee Navy Millie Josie Paisley Paislee Hadley Wrenley

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Oakley

Beckham Daxton Ledger Remington Ryker Porter Benson Dawson

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Oakley

Oaklee

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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