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Oakes
OriginEnglish
Meaning"near the oaks"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2438
2025 SSA
About Oakes
One part nature name, one part surname name, Oakes could work as a short, sparky alternative to popular Oakley with a similar feel to Sloane, Brooke, and Royce.
Oakes for boys#2438 US
One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
Pronounced OYKS.
As of October 2026, Oakes ranked #2438 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,590 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | #4,538 | 23 | 13.2 |
| 2023 | #3,965 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | #3,025 | 41 | 23.8 |
| 2025 | #2,438 | 56 | 32.8 |
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