Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Oakley.
National Rank (2025)
#156
All-Time Peak Rank
#153 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
15,360
Unisex Distribution42.6% Boy / 57.4% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Oakley Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Oakley
According to SSA data, Oakley achieved its highest historical rank of #153 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,933 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 310.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 35 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
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+310.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,933Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
35Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:27
1920s:35
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:11
1990s:124
2000s:464
2010s:4,472
2020s:10,227
📐 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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