Oaklynd
A combination of "oak," a strong tree, and "land," a place or region.
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Oaklynd. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 71.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Oaklynd today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklynd births was 2022 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklynd. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oaklynd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2022
16 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,588
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Oaklynd
Oaklynd is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 77 total registrations, 55 (71.4%) were male and 22 (28.6%) were female.
Oaklynd as a male name
- Ranked #10,588 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (16 births)
Oaklynd as a female name
- Ranked #14,779 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (6 births)
Popularity
Oaklynd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklynd 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 61 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
Oaklynd 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 Oaklynd 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 Oaklynd
The name Oaklynd is a relatively modern name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century. It is likely a combination of the words "oak," which refers to the type of tree, and "lund," which is derived from the Old English word "lund," meaning a grove or small wood. The name Oaklynd essentially means "oak grove" or "oak wood."
While the name itself is new, its roots can be traced back to Old English, a West Germanic language that was spoken in parts of Britain from the 5th to the 11th centuries. The word "lund" was commonly used during this period to refer to small wooded areas or groves of trees.
Despite its modern origins, the name Oaklynd does not appear to have any significant historical references or documented uses in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. This is likely due to its recent coinage and lack of widespread usage until relatively recently.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Oaklynd are likely to be found in birth records and personal documents from the late 20th or early 21st centuries. As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous centuries who were known by this name.
However, here are five individuals with the first name Oaklynd who have gained some level of recognition or public presence in recent times:
1. Oaklynd Manson, an American social media influencer and model.
2. Oaklynd Cox, an American competitive cheerleader and gymnast.
3. Oaklynd Grimes, an American child actress known for her role in the television series "Better Call Saul."
4. Oaklynd Grace, an American singer-songwriter and musician.
5. Oaklynd Paige, an American fashion model and social media personality.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Oaklynd, there may be limited historical information available, and most documented instances and records are likely to be from modern times.
People
Oaklynd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklynd 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
Oaklynd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklynd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklynd 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Oaklynd a common name?
We classify Oaklynd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklynd most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklynd was 2022, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklynd is about 5 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 Oaklynd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oaklynd a male name?
Yes, 71.4% of people registered as Oaklynd 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.
Is Oaklynd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oaklynd 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 Oaklynd 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 Americans are named Oaklynd?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.