Oakland
By proprialization of oak + -land, as likewise with Oakwood from oakwood.
Every Oakland since 1919 — 1,701 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oakland
Oakland is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,248 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 1,701 American babies have been named Oakland — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oakland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oakland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,282 | 160 | #1,248 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,629 | 151 | #1,301 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,816 | 149 | #1,291 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,554 | 158 | #1,247 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,920 | 151 | #1,265 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,728 | 114 | #1,495 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,747 | 86 | #1,801 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,207 | 101 | #1,621 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,440 | 65 | #2,126 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,591 | 47 | #2,650 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,428 | 36 | #3,206 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,695 | 29 | #3,668 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,036 | 26 | #3,934 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,890 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,602 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,665 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,612 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,951 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,362 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,853 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,408 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,123 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,180 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,665 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oakland mean?
By proprialization of oak + -land, as likewise with Oakwood from oakwood.
How popular is the name Oakland in 2025?
Oakland ranked #1,248 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oakland?
1,701 babies have been named Oakland in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oakland most popular?
Oakland peaked in 2025, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Oakland a boy or girl name?
Oakland is used for both: about 17% of babies named Oakland have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Oakland rising or falling?
Oakland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.