Oakley
Oakley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈəʊkli/ · /ˈoʊkli/
Meaning and origin of Oakley
Root meaning: “oak”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English Āclēa, from āc (“oak”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”), thus a clearing in an oak forest; equivalent to oak + -ley (“lea”). Compare Ackley, Akeley and Oakleigh, which have the same origin.
How popular is Oakley?
Since 1880, 15,360 girls and 11,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Oakley (57% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #153 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #393 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #156 for girls, with 2,621 babies given the name.
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Oakley FAQ
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley traces back to a root meaning "oak". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English Āclēa, from āc (“oak”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”), thus a clearing in an oak forest; equivalent to oak + -ley (“lea”). Compare Ackley, Akeley and Oakleigh, which have the same origin.
What is the origin of the name Oakley?
Oakley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Oakley?
Since 1880, 15,360 girls and 11,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Oakley (57% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #153 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #393 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #156 for girls, with 2,621 babies given the name.
Is Oakley a boy or girl name?
Oakley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (15,360 girls and 11,385 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.