Oaklynn
Oak tree meadow or linden tree meadow.
Name Census estimates that about 9,811 living Americans carry the first name Oaklynn. It sits at #156 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. It is a predominantly female name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Oaklynn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklynn births was 2024 (1,906 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklynn. 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 Oaklynn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Although Oaklynn is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 88 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Oaklynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
- • Oaklynn is on the rise. The most recent decade saw more than double the registrations of the decade before it.
People living today
9.8K
~ 1 in 34,936 Americans
Peak year
2024
1,906 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#156
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Oaklynn
Out of the 9,869 babies given the name Oaklynn since 1880, 99.1% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Oaklynn as a male name
- Ranked #9,593 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (18 births)
Oaklynn as a female name
- Ranked #156 in 2024
- 1,898 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (1,898 births)
Popularity
Oaklynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklynn 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 8,097 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
Oaklynn 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 Oaklynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oaklynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 48 states and territories. Ohio, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Oaklynn, while Alaska, Delaware, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 196 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oaklynn
The name Oaklynn is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a combination of the words "oak" and "lynn," which are derived from Old English and Old German/French, respectively. The word "oak" refers to the strong and sturdy oak tree, while "lynn" means a small body of water or a waterfall.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Oaklynn carries a sense of natural beauty and strength. The oak tree has long been a symbol of endurance, resilience, and longevity in various cultures, and its inclusion in the name suggests a connection to nature and the outdoors.
While there are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times bearing the name Oaklynn, the name's components have been present in various forms throughout history. For instance, the Old English word "ac" (pronounced "ack") was used to refer to the oak tree, and it has been a part of many place names, such as Oakland and Oakham.
The earliest recorded use of the name Oaklynn itself is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively modern creation. However, some notable individuals who have carried this name in recent times include Oaklynn Palaroan, an American fashion model and social media influencer; Oaklynn Borum, an American child model; and Oaklynn Elders, an American basketball player.
Other individuals who have shared variations of the name include Oaklynn Karissa Brown, an American author and speaker; and Oaklynn DeShaun Harris, an American entrepreneur and founder of a nonprofit organization.
It is worth noting that while the name Oaklynn has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada, its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. However, its unique blend of natural elements and modern flair has appealed to many parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their children.
People
Oaklynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oaklynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,811 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklynn 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 34,936 US residents.
Is Oaklynn a common name?
We classify Oaklynn as "Rare". It ranks above 97.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9,869 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklynn was 2024, when 1,906 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklynn 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 Oaklynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oaklynn a female name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Oaklynn 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 Oaklynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oaklynn 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 Oaklynn 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 called Oaklynn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.