Oaklea
A name of English origin meaning "oak tree meadow or clearing".
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Oaklea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oaklea today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklea births was 2021 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Oaklea with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oaklea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
2021
9 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,846
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Oaklea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklea from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 37 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oaklea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oaklea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oaklea
The name Oaklea is an English name of modern origin, combining the words "oak" and "lea" to create a descriptive name that evokes images of a meadow or clearing surrounded by oak trees. It is a relatively recent invention, with no known ancient roots or historical references in literature or religious texts.
The earliest known use of the name Oaklea can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it began to emerge as a given name, particularly in the United States and parts of the United Kingdom. It gained popularity as a way to celebrate nature and the beauty of the countryside, reflecting the growing appreciation for the natural world during the Romantic era.
While not a common name, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Oaklea throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Oaklea Troutt (1895-1976), an American artist known for her landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in the American South.
Another notable figure was Oaklea Simmons (1910-2001), a British botanist and conservationist who dedicated her life to the study and preservation of rare plant species. Her work helped establish several nature reserves and protected areas in the United Kingdom.
In the world of literature, Oaklea Evelyn (1922-2010) was an American author and poet, known for her vivid descriptions of nature and her exploration of themes related to the human connection with the natural world.
More recently, Oaklea Richardson (1968-present) is a Australian environmental activist and advocate for sustainable living. She has been recognized for her efforts in promoting eco-friendly practices and raising awareness about the impact of human activities on the environment.
While not as widely known as some other names, Oaklea has a unique charm and connection to the natural world that has resonated with a small but passionate group of individuals throughout history.
People
Oaklea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oaklea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Oaklea a common name?
We classify Oaklea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklea most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklea was 2021, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklea is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oaklea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oaklea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oaklea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oaklea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oaklea in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oaklea can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Oaklea?
Want to know how many people share the name Oaklea? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.