Oakley is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #33 in 2025 with 1,377 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,432 births ranking #34. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 8,000.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 197 boys born was named Oakley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Oakley is a modern favourite from an English place and surname background, usually meaning 'oak clearing'. It feels outdoorsy, tailored, and comfortably unisex.
The name rose with the popularity of surname and nature-adjacent place names. Its appeal comes from combining the sturdy oak image with a crisp contemporary sound.