Oakleigh
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Oakleigh
Oakleigh broke into the Top 1000 in 2019, two years after Oaklee and six years after Oakley. Last year, about 600 baby girls were named Oakleigh in the US, almost exactly the same number as Oaklyn -- though three times as many were named Oakley and Oaklynn.
Oakleigh for boys
Oakleigh is a charming masculine name with English origins, derived from the combination of 'oak' (the sturdy tree) and 'leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing). This nature-inspired name evokes images of strength and tranquility. Originally a surname or place name referring to a meadow with oak trees, Oakleigh has transitioned to first-name usage more recently. While traditionally more common as a girl's name, especially with the spelling 'Oakley,' the '-leigh' spelling variant has gained popularity for boys as well. The name carries associations of durability and natural beauty, appealing to parents seeking a name with environmental connections and a sophisticated sound.
Pronounced OAK-lee.
As of October 2026, Oakleigh ranked #668 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #507 in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,366 | 78 | 43.7 |
| 2015 | #1,811 | 116 | 65 |
| 2016 | #1,559 | 144 | 81.3 |
| 2017 | #1,294 | 182 | 105.4 |
| 2018 | #1,168 | 207 | 121.7 |
| 2019 | #857 | 313 | 186.5 |
| 2020 | #859 | 314 | 194.2 |
| 2021 | #605 | 495 | 301.7 |
| 2022 | #523 | 596 | 363.4 |
| 2023 | #507 | 598 | 372.7 |
| 2024 | #629 | 469 | 289.5 |
| 2025 | #668 | 423 | 263.2 |
World rankings
Oakleigh for girls
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Famous Oakleighs
- Oakleigh Klover Hayes (b. 2018)Boy
late daughter of country singer Walker Hayes