Oakland
Oakland: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛoΚklΙnd/ Β· /ΛΙΚklΙnd/
Meaning and origin of Oakland
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
By proprialization of oak + -land, as likewise with Oakwood from oakwood.
How popular is Oakland?
Since 1880, 292 girls and 1,409 boys in the U.S. have been named Oakland (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3282 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1247 in 2022. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Oakland
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Oakland
Sister and brother names that share Oakland's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Oakland FAQ
What does the name Oakland mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. By proprialization of oak + -land, as likewise with Oakwood from oakwood.
What is the origin of the name Oakland?
Oakland is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Oakland?
Since 1880, 292 girls and 1,409 boys in the U.S. have been named Oakland (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3282 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1247 in 2022. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Oakland a boy or girl name?
Oakland is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (292 girls and 1,409 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.