Oakland
Oakland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land where oaks grow or grove of oak trees.
Origin and history
Oakland originates as an English place name and habitational surname meaning 'land where oaks grow'. In recent years, it has gained traction in the United States as a trendy nature-inspired given name. Its usage has risen notably since 2020, appealing to parents looking for strong, geographic names.
Popularity in the United States
1,409 babies in the United States have been named Oakland since 1880. It ranks #3310 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1142.
States where it is most popular
- GA (12.8 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- TN (11.5 %)
- NC (8.9 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 430 |
| 2020-2029 | 883 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted a person from a place where oak trees grew, combining the Old English 'āc' (oak) and 'land'.
- More than half of the recorded U.S. male births for Oakland since 1880 have occurred since 2020.