Oakley is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #396 in 2023 with 803 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 810 births ranking #393. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,669.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,128 boys born was named Oakley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.