Oakley
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Oak tree meadow
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #156 in 2025 with 1,933 babies born.
History: Oakley is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (meadow or woodland clearing), meaning oak tree meadow. It is associated with frontier sharpshooter Annie Oakley, whose fame made the name synonymous with American frontier spirit. As a given name it has grown in popularity in the United States and Australia.
Famous people named Oakley: Annie Oakley (sharpshooter)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Oakley? About 1 in 1,270 babies born in 2025 were named Oakley, or roughly 7.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Oakley
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “Oak tree meadow” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Oakley?
Oakley has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Oak tree meadow”.
How popular is Oakley?
Oakley ranked #156 in 2025 — given to 1,933 babies that year.
When was Oakley most popular?
Oakley peaked in 2025 with 1,933 babies registered that year.
Is Oakley a boy or girl name?
Oakley is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 43% of Oakleys are boys and 57% are girls.
Is the name Oakley rising or falling in popularity?
Oakley has risen 128 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #284 in 2020 to #156 in 2025.
How long has Oakley been recorded?
Oakley appears in birth records across 133 years — from 1884 through 2025.