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How Many People Are Named Oakley?
Estimated people named Oakley living in the U.S. today
22,609
Gender distribution
41% male · 59% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 24,104
- Peak year: 2023 (2,685 births)
- Estimated living today: 22,609
Oakley by age group — who carries the name today?
Oakley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Oakley
Oakley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 24,104 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 22,609 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 15,118 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Oakleys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Oakley in the US?
An estimated 22,609 people named Oakley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Oakley rare — about 1 in 15,118 Americans.
Is Oakley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Oakley is 41% male and 59% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Oakley most popular?
Oakley peaked in 2023, when 2,685 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Oakley?
Oakley ranks #1,482 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).