Oakley
4 countries#156 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oakley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
26,745 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #156 · peaked in 2024 with 2,692 births
Most common in: Utah, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,668 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #88 · peaked in 2021 with 995 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,243 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #67 · peaked in 2021 with 960 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
354 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #86 · peaked in 2025 with 71 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
71 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2025 with 18 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oakley’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3316 | — |
| 2007 | #2930 | ↑386 |
| 2008 | #2511 | ↑419 |
| 2009 | #2165 | ↑346 |
| 2010 | #1751 | ↑414 |
| 2011 | #1440 | ↑311 |
| 2012 | #1264 | ↑176 |
| 2013 | #926 | ↑338 |
| 2014 | #765 | ↑161 |
| 2015 | #613 | ↑152 |
| 2016 | #579 | ↑34 |
| 2017 | #475 | ↑104 |
| 2018 | #389 | ↑86 |
| 2019 | #349 | ↑40 |
| 2020 | #284 | ↑65 |
| 2021 | #193 | ↑91 |
| 2022 | #157 | ↑36 |
| 2023 | #153 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #157 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #156 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Oakley
Is Oakley a popular name?
Yes — Oakley currently ranks #156 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oakley more common for boys or girls?
Oakley is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oakley most popular?
Oakley peaked in 2024 in United States, with 2,692 recorded births that year.
Is Oakley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oakley’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2540 in 1913 to #156 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oakley?
At least 33,413 babies have been recorded with the name Oakley across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Oakley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oakley appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Oakley?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oakley include Ember, Piper, Phoebe, Arya.
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