Oakley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The oak tree is a symbol of strength, endurance, and wisdom, qualities often associated with the name Oakley.

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A Deep Dive

Oakley Overview

Meaning

Oak tree meadow, oak clearing

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Old English “ac” meaning “oak” and “leah” meaning “clearing,” thus “oak clearing.”

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊk.li/

Popularity

Oakley is popular for both boys and girls, ranking #153 for girls and #396 for boys in the USA in 2023. It has steadily increased in popularity since the 2010s.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Nature-inspired, Edgy

Associated Traits

Adventurous, resilient, grounded, natural

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Oakley evokes a strong connection to nature and symbolizes strength, endurance, and wisdom, qualities often associated with the oak tree.
A Deep Dive

Oakley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Oakeley, Okeley, Okely

Common Nicknames

Oakey, Key, Okie, Oaksy

Diminutives

Oak, Oaks, Okie, Kley, Ley

Famous People

  • Annie Oakley
    (American Sharpshooter)
  • Oakley Hall
    (American Author)
  • Oakley Dokelly
    (American Musician)
  • Oakley Thorne
    (American Businessman)
  • Oakley Williams
    (British Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Oakley Hall"
    (Novel)
  • Annie Oakley
    ("Annie Get Your Gun," Film)
  • Oakley Carlson
    ("General Hospital," TV Series)
  • "The Oakley Court"
    (Hotel)
  • Oakley
    ("Sky High," Film)

Places

  • Oakley City
    (California, USA)
  • Oakley Creek
    (Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Oakley Village
    (Dorset, England)
  • Oakley Green Village
    (Berkshire, England)
  • Oakley College
    (Las Palmas, Spain)

What Is the Meaning of Oakley?

Oakley means “meadow of oak trees” or “oak clearing.” This name often implies a connection to nature and strength, hinting at a personality grounded in stability and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Oakley?

Oakley has Old English origins, derived from the words “oak” and “leah,” meaning “wood” or “clearing.” Originally used as a surname, it has become a popular given name that signifies a connection to nature.

Oakley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Oakley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1932021#1572022#1532023
Top 3 Rankings#1532023#1572022#1932021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Oakley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023153
(+4 from 2022)
1874
(+31 from 2022)
0.10713
2022157
(+36 from 2021)
1843
(+305 from 2021)
0.10278
2021193
(+90 from 2020)
1538
(+410 from 2020)
0.08585
2020283
(+66 from 2019)
1128
(+220 from 2019)
0.06381
2019349
(+40 from 2018)
908
(+112 from 2018)
0.04949
2018389
(+86 from 2017)
796
(+138 from 2017)
0.04280
2017475
(+104 from 2016)
658
(+123 from 2016)
0.03483
2016579
(+34 from 2015)
535
(+64 from 2015)
0.02764
2015613
(+154 from 2014)
471
(+107 from 2014)
0.02414
2014767
(+159 from 2013)
364
(+90 from 2013)
0.01861
2013926
(+338 from 2012)
274
(+84 from 2012)
0.01421
20121264
(+175 from 2011)
190
(+33 from 2011)
0.00980
20111439
(+312 from 2010)
157
(+39 from 2010)
0.00810
20101751
(+413 from 2009)
118
(+26 from 2009)
0.00602
20092164
(+347 from 2008)
92
(+17 from 2008)
0.00454
20082511
(+418 from 2007)
75
(+14 from 2007)
0.00360
20072929
(+385 from 2006)
61
(+12 from 2006)
0.00288
20063314
(+272 from 2005)
49
(+8 from 2005)
0.00234
20053586
(-20 from 2004)
41
No change from 2004
0.00202
20043566
(+741 from 2003)
41
(+11 from 2003)
0.00203
20034307
(-236 from 2002)
30
(-1 from 2002)
0.00150
20024071
(+1996 from 2001)
31
(+13 from 2001)
0.00157
20016067
(-1540 from 2000)
18
(-8 from 2000)
0.00091
20004527
(+511 from 1999)
26
(+5 from 1999)
0.00130
19995038
(+1322 from 1998)
21
(+6 from 1998)
0.00108
19986360
(-492 from 1997)
15
(-1 from 1997)
0.00077
19975868
(-803 from 1996)
16
(-3 from 1996)
0.00084
19965065
(+1976 from 1995)
19
(+7 from 1995)
0.00099
19957041
(+1083 from 1994)
12
(+2 from 1994)
0.00062
19948124
(-73 from 1993)
10
No change from 1993
0.00051
19938051
(+683 from 1992)
10
(+1 from 1992)
0.00051
19928734
(-1757 from 1991)
9
(-3 from 1991)
0.00045
19916977
(+3700 from 1985)
12
(+7 from 1985)
0.00059
19900
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
198510677
(-1662 from 1983)
5
(-1 from 1983)
0.00027
19840
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19839015
(-4290 from 1928)
6
(+1 from 1928)
0.00034
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0.0000
19780
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0.0000
19770
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19760
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0.0000
19750
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19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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19660
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19650
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19630
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19590
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19580
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19560
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19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19380
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19350
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19300
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19290
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0.0000
19284725
(-698 from 1925)
5
(-2 from 1925)
0.00042
19270
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0
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0.0000
19260
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0
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0.0000
19254027
(+407 from 1924)
7
(+1 from 1924)
0.00055
19244434
(-58 from 1923)
6
No change from 1923
0.00046
19234376
(+634 from 1922)
6
(+1 from 1922)
0.00048
19225010
(-612 from 1920)
5
(-1 from 1920)
0.00040
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19204398
(-107 from 1918)
6
No change from 1918
0.00048
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19184291
(-1033 from 1916)
6
(-2 from 1916)
0.00050
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19163258
(-70 from 1914)
8
(+2 from 1914)
0.00074
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19143188
(-648 from 1913)
6
(-1 from 1913)
0.00075
19132540
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00107
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
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0.0000
19100
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0.0000
19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19030
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American States Popularity Rankings for Oakley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#342021#142022#142023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3612021#2932022#2672023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1052021#972022#752023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#242021#372022#222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1162021#762022#872023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1052021#792022#852023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#822021#522022#722023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1352021#1262022#1312023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6062021#5012022#5082023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4212021#3802022#2492023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2022021#1482022#2022023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2182021#2192022#1962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1382021#1362022#1462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2552021#1822022#2322023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1062021#662022#732023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1712021#1202022#1542023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#782021#902022#642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2342021#2052022#2622023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#722021#312022#322023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2892021#1622022#1142023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1592021#612022#822023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1242021#1222022#1082023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#902021#642022#1092023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7002021#4382022#3612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1092021#702022#762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2512021#2162022#2102023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3522021#2102022#1872023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2032021#1742022#1632023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#812021#642022#652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1612021#1722022#1112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1512021#1512022#2052023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#872021#512022#322023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#842021#882022#742023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1342021#1132022#1032023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#582021#662022#342023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2962021#3962022#2722023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2872021#1462022#1692023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#592021#942022#232023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1152020#1022021#832023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6222021#7752022#6682023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7292021#5432022#5292023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2012021#1402022#1552023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1892021#1702022#1462023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3832020#1662021#1702023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#6162021#6152022#6002023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1712022#582023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1012019#702022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2142022

Popularity Rankings for Oakley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1892021#2202022#2012023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2482021#2522022#3072023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4712020#3242022#3652023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#4462021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9692020#7202021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Oakley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Oakley is a name for both boys and girls. Its unisex appeal lies in its nature-inspired roots and contemporary sound, making it a stylish and versatile choice for any child.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Oakley

  • Oakeley
  • Okeley
  • Okely
  • Oakey
  • Key
  • Okie
  • Oaksy
  • Oak
  • Oaks
  • Okie
  • Kley
  • Ley

Oakley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Annie Oakley (Sharpshooter, 1860–1926): An American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter known for her incredible marksmanship and performances in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
  • Oakley Hall (Author, 1920–2008): An American novelist best known for his Western novels, particularly "Warlock."
  • Oakley Dokelly (Musician, born 1989): An American musician known for his Ned Flanders-themed metal band, Okilly Dokilly.
  • Oakley Thorne (Businessman, born 1943): An American businessman and investor known for his leadership roles in various companies, including Grand Union and eCollege.com.
  • Oakley Williams (Footballer, born 2001): A British footballer playing as a midfielder in the lower divisions of English football.
  • Oakley ("The Ballad of Josie," 1967 Film): A character involved in the story of a widow who starts a sheep farm.
  • "Oakley Hall" (Novel, 1958): A literary work by Oakley Hall that delves into the complexities of life in the American West.
  • Annie Oakley ("Annie Get Your Gun," 1950 Film): A sharpshooter who becomes a star in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
  • Oakley Carlson ("General Hospital," 1963 TV Series): A recurring character involved in various dramatic storylines.
  • "The Oakley Court" (Hotel, 1859): A Gothic-style country house in England, often used as a filming location for horror movies.
  • Oakley ("Sky High," 2005 Film): A minor character in a high school for teenage superheroes.
  • Annie Oakley ("Annie Oakley," 1935 TV Series): A fictionalized version of the legendary sharpshooter.
  • Oakley ("World War Z," 2013 Film): A supporting character in the fight against a global zombie outbreak.
  • Oakley City (California, USA): A rapidly growing city in Contra Costa County, offering a blend of suburban living and natural beauty.
  • Oakley Park (London, England): A charming park in London, providing green space for recreation and leisure activities.
  • Oakley Creek (Auckland, New Zealand): A picturesque creek in Auckland, featuring a waterfall and lush vegetation along its banks.
  • Oakley Hill (Dorset, England): A scenic hill in Dorset, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Oakley Green Village (Berkshire, England): A quaint village green in Berkshire, serving as a focal point for local community events.
  • Oakley College (Las Palmas, Spain): A prestigious international school located in Las Palmas, offering a diverse curriculum for students.
  • Oakley Plantation (Louisiana, USA): A historic plantation in Louisiana, showcasing the region's antebellum architecture and history.

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