Oaklyn
A feminine name combining "oak" and "lyn", possibly referring to an oak grove.
Name Census estimates that about 4,887 living Americans carry the first name Oaklyn. It is a predominantly female name (92.9% of registrations). The average person named Oaklyn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklyn births was 2018 (682 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklyn. 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 Oaklyn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Oaklyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 6 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
4.9K
~ 1 in 70,136 Americans
Peak year
2018
682 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#598
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Oaklyn
Oaklyn leans heavily female at 92.9% of total registrations, but 350 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Oaklyn as a male name
- Ranked #3,364 in 2024
- 35 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (52 births)
Oaklyn as a female name
- Ranked #598 in 2024
- 503 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (630 births)
Popularity
Oaklyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 2,859 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
Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oaklyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Oaklyn, while Maine, Montana, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 109 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oaklyn
The name Oaklyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 19th or early 20th century. It combines the English words "oak" and "lyn" (a variation of the common English suffix "-line" meaning "small"). This suggests the name may have been created to evoke the image of a small oak tree or grove.
While no definitive records exist of the name's earliest usage, it appears to have gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries as a feminine given name in the mid-to-late 20th century. It is possible the name was inspired by the increasing trend of nature-themed names during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Oaklyn was Oaklyn Wynn, an American actress born in 1982. She appeared in several television shows and films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable Oaklyn was Oaklyn Rene Petacque (1948-2012), an American artist and sculptor known for her works in bronze and stone. She was particularly celebrated for her public art installations in several major cities across the United States.
In the world of literature, Oaklyn Markham (1921-2003) was a British novelist and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of the English countryside.
The name Oaklyn also appeared in the realm of music with Oaklyn Calloway (1907-1989), an American jazz singer and actress who performed with many of the legendary big bands of the 1930s and 1940s.
Finally, Oaklyn Breckenridge (1874-1948) was an early 20th-century American botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of various species of oak trees.
While the name Oaklyn may not have deep historical roots, it has been borne by a diverse group of individuals across various fields, reflecting its modern appeal and connection to the natural world.
People
Oaklyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklyn 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
Oaklyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,887 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklyn 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 70,136 US residents.
Is Oaklyn a common name?
We classify Oaklyn as "Rare". It ranks above 96.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,917 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklyn was 2018, when 682 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oaklyn a female name?
Yes, 92.9% of people registered as Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn 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 have the name Oaklyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.