Oakley
Oakley is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Meadow or clearing of oak trees.” It ranked #156 in the United States in 2025. An English surname derived from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing).
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how do you pronounce Oakley?
OHK-lee
where does the name Oakley come from?
From the Old English Aclea — oak joined to a word for a woodland clearing or glade — the same elements behind the related surnames Ackley, Akeley and Oakleigh.
It gained fame through sharpshooter Annie Oakley, becoming a symbol of American frontier spirit.
how popular is this name?
Oakley has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 2013. It peaked at #153 in 2023, and ranked #156 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #156 |
| 2024 | #157 |
| 2023 | #153 |
| 2022 | #157 |
| 2021 | #193 |
| 2020 | #284 |
| 2019 | #349 |
| 2018 | #389 |
| 2017 | #475 |
| 2016 | #579 |
| 2013 | #926 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Oakley fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Oakley
It is a transferred use of an English place name and surname, now a unisex given name.
what are the nicknames and variants of Oakley?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Oakley?
- Annie Oakley
what names are similar to Oakley?
what names go well with Oakley?
Sibling names that share Oakley's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Oakley
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “Meadow or clearing of oak trees”.
What is the origin of the name Oakley?
Oakley comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Oakleigh, Ackley and Akeley.
How popular is the name Oakley?
Oakley ranked #156 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Oakley a boy or girl name?
Oakley is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Oakley?
Oakley is pronounced OHK-lee, with 2 syllables.
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