Oak
2 countries#2332 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oak was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
674 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #2332 · peaked in 2023 with 76 births
Most common in: California, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
91 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
91 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oak’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7998 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↓175 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓1698 |
| 2009 | #7236 | ↑2635 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↓1567 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑2547 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↓794 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↓487 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↑3844 |
| 2015 | #4080 | ↓387 |
| 2016 | #2885 | ↑1195 |
| 2017 | #3193 | ↓308 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↓253 |
| 2019 | #2694 | ↑752 |
| 2020 | #2886 | ↓192 |
| 2021 | #2552 | ↑334 |
| 2022 | #2589 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #2129 | ↑460 |
| 2024 | #2418 | ↓289 |
| 2025 | #2332 | ↑86 |
Frequently asked questions about Oak
Is Oak a popular name?
Yes — Oak currently ranks #2332 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oak more common for boys or girls?
Oak is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oak most popular?
Oak peaked in 2023 in United States, with 76 recorded births that year.
Is Oak rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oak’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3489 in 1920 to #2332 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oak?
At least 765 babies have been recorded with the name Oak across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Oak popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oak appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Oak?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oak include Layth, Merlin, Osmar, Patricio.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Oak in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.