Oak Name Popularity and Statistics
Oak is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Oak?
Oak is spelled O-A-K. The name has 3 letters.
Oak Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,332
Recorded Births59
- Boys usage rose 86 places to #2,332 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Oak Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 59 | #2,332 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 57 | #2,418 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 68 | #2,129 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 52 | #2,589 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 51 | #2,552 |
| 2020 | Boys | 41 | #2,886 |
| 2019 | Boys | 47 | #2,694 |
| 2018 | Boys | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2017 | Boys | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2016 | Boys | 41 | #2,885 |
| 2015 | Boys | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2014 | Boys | 28 | #3,693 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2011 | Boys | 13 | #6,256 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 11 | #7,236 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | Boys | 9 | #7,998 |
When Was Oak Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
68 recorded births
National rank #2,129
2025 · Boys
59 recorded births
National rank #2,332
2024 · Boys
57 recorded births
National rank #2,418
2022 · Boys
52 recorded births
National rank #2,589
Where Oak Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #927 | 6 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |