Okey
Okey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from the oak tree or an anglicized short form of West African names.
Origin and history
Okey is a rare male given name of English origin, historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may derive as a variant of the Surname Okey, related to the place name Oak, or as an anglicized phonetic spelling of Igbo names like Okeke. Today, it is exceptionally rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,462 babies in the United States have been named Okey since 1880. It ranks #3266 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WV (98.9 %)
- OH (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 84 |
| 1910-1920 | 191 |
| 1920-1930 | 310 |
| 1930-1940 | 267 |
| 1940-1950 | 178 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Okey
- Okey Patteson: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- Okey saw its highest popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
- Okey Patteson served as the 23rd Governor of West Virginia from 1949 to 1953.