Oaklin
A name derived from the English words "oak" and "linden," signifying strength and grace.
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the first name Oaklin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Oaklin today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklin births was 2021 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklin. 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.
People living today
214
~ 1 in 1,601,656 Americans
Peak year
2021
39 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,175
Tracked since 2015
Gender
Gender distribution for Oaklin
Oaklin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 215 total registrations, 130 (60.5%) were male and 85 (39.5%) were female.
Oaklin as a male name
- Ranked #5,175 in 2024
- 19 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (21 births)
Oaklin as a female name
- Ranked #13,070 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (22 births)
Popularity
Oaklin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklin 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 140 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
Oaklin 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 Oaklin 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 Oaklin
The name Oaklin is a modern invention, likely derived from the English word "oak," referring to the sturdy and majestic oak tree. It is not a traditional name with deep historical roots, but rather a creative combination of elements that evoke strength, nature, and a connection to the natural world.
While the name itself may be relatively new, its component parts have a long history. The oak tree has been revered by many cultures throughout the ages, symbolizing endurance, wisdom, and longevity. In ancient Celtic mythology, the oak was considered a sacred tree, and its leaves and acorns were used in various rituals and ceremonies.
The earliest recorded use of the name Oaklin is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. One example is Oaklin J. Boardman, an American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1912 to 2008. He was known for his contributions to several charitable organizations and educational institutions.
Another individual with the name Oaklin is Oaklin T. Jones, an American educator and civil rights activist who lived from 1920 to 2005. He was actively involved in the desegregation of schools in Mississippi and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of race.
In the world of literature, there is Oaklin B. Munson, an American poet and writer who lived from 1928 to 2012. He was known for his poignant and introspective works that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.
While the name Oaklin may not have a long and storied history, it carries a sense of strength, resilience, and connection to the natural world. As a modern name, it represents the creativity and individuality of its bearers, who have chosen to forge their own paths and leave their mark on the world.
People
Oaklin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklin 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
Oaklin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 214 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklin 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 1,601,656 US residents.
Is Oaklin a common name?
We classify Oaklin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 215 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklin most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklin was 2021, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklin is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oaklin a male name?
Yes, 60.5% of people registered as Oaklin in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.