Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Oakley.
National Rank (2025)
#454
All-Time Peak Rank
#393 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
11,385
Unisex Distribution42.6% Boy / 57.4% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Oakley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Oakley
According to SSA data, Oakley achieved its highest historical rank of #393 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 810 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 38.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Oakley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+38.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record810Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
65Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:22
1890s:67
1900s:74
1910s:337
1920s:394
1930s:244
1940s:179
1950s:134
1960s:83
1970s:64
1980s:80
1990s:264
2000s:684
2010s:4,180
2020s:4,579
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesOa-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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