Boy · #2,886 in 2026

Oakes

Name: Popularity of the name Oakes in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oakes, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,886

Peak Rank

#2,886 (2026)

Total Babies

311

5-Yr Trend

+127%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2886

Peak Rank

311

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oakes

Oakes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 44 Oakess were born — ranking #2,886 that year. As of 2026, Oakes ranks #2,886 for baby boys with 44 births, rising sharply (+127% over the past five years). In total, more than 311 Oakess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Oakes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oakes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Oaks
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Acts
Aches
Ax
Aks
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Aix

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakes

What does the name Oakes mean?

Oakes is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oakes in 2026?

In 2026, Oakes ranks #2,886 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.

When was Oakes most popular?

Oakes reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,886 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oakes most popular?

Oakes has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oakes.

Is Oakes a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oakes is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oakes?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oakes include Ava, Jaryn, Kaitlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oakes

Oakes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 311 births in the dataset. Oakes's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,886. Use the chart and map above to compare Oakes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.