Unisex · #589 in 2026

Oaklyn

Oaklyn is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,930, a decrease of 108 (−2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 4,038, which in turn reflected a decline of 150 (−3.6%) from the 4,188 counted in the 2000 census.

Current Rank
#589
Peak Rank
#494 (2018)
Total Babies
6K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #494 (6K total)
👦 Boy peak #2,472 (424 total)
👧As Girl Name
2006
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#494
Peak Rank
6K
Total Count
19
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2014
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#2472
Peak Rank
424
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oaklyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Oaklyn is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,930, a decrease of 108 (−2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 4,038, which in turn reflected a decline of 150 (−3.6%) from the 4,188 counted in the 2000 census.

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Origin & history
Before European settlement began, Oaklyn was dense forest land which was inhabited by Lenape Native Americans . In 1681, a group of Quakers seeking religious freedom sailed from Ireland to Fenwick's Colony at Salem, New Jersey , where they spent the winter. In 1682, they sailed up the Delaware River and settled on Newton Creek. William Bates , their leader, purchased 250 acres (1.0 km 2 ) on the south side of Newton Creek from the local Native Americans. The original Quaker settlement, known as Newton Colony, was located in The Manor section of today's Oaklyn. The Colony began to grow rapidly

The Story of Oaklyn

As a girl name

Oaklyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 630 Oaklyns were born — ranking #494 that year. As of 2026, Oaklyn ranks #589 for girls with 515 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 6K Oaklyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Oaklyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2014, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 52 Oaklyns were born — ranking #2,472 that year. As of 2026, Oaklyn ranks #3,260 for boys with 37 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 424 Oaklyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Oaklyn

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Mitch Albom (born 1958), author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician
  • William Bates (died 1700), the borough's first English settler
  • Andrew Clements (1949–2019), writer of children's books, known for his debut novel Frindle
  • Tom Deery (born 1960), inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
  • Ralph W. E. Donges (1875–1974), Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1930 to 1948
  • Matthew Quick (born 1974), author of The Silver Linings Playbook
  • Tom Scull (born 1955), coach, dad, sea isle legend, booze hound, tom harrington best friend

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Names that sound like Oaklyn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oaklyn

What does the name Oaklyn mean?
Oaklyn is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,930, a decrease of 108 (−2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 4,038, which in turn reflected a decline of 150 (−3.6%) from the 4,188 counted in the 2000 census.
How popular is Oaklyn in 2026?
In 2026, Oaklyn ranks #589 among girls' names in the U.S., with 515 babies given the name that year.
When was Oaklyn most popular?
Oaklyn reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #494 that year with 630 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Oaklyn most popular?
Oaklyn has historically been most popular in North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oaklyn.
Is Oaklyn a unisex name?
Yes — Oaklyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Oaklyns assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Oaklyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oaklyn include Hettie, Macey, Marisela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Hettie
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Macey
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Marisela
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Shanika
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👦 Similar Boy Names

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Decklan
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Acey
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Della
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Aulton
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About the name Oaklyn

Oaklyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Oaklyn's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #494. Use the chart and map above to compare Oaklyn'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.