Oaklee
Oaklee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Oak clearing or meadow of oak trees.
Origin and history
Oaklee is a modern English name derived from a surname and place name meaning 'oak clearing' or 'meadow of oak trees'. While historically rare, it has seen a rapid surge in popularity in the United States during the 2020s, especially for girls. It fits into the popular trend of nature-inspired names featuring the '-lee' suffix.
Popularity in the United States
5,576 babies in the United States have been named Oaklee since 1880. It ranks #2294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #501.
States where it is most popular
- UT (13.6 %)
- TX (7 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- MO (4.4 %)
- IN (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,743 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,647 |
Nicknames
Oakie, Lee
Fun facts
- Although historically uncommon, the majority of total recorded U.S. births for Oaklee have occurred since 2020.
- The name combines the Old English elements 'āc' (oak) and 'lēah' (clearing or meadow).