Boy · #2,797 in 2026

Oaks

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

Current Rank

#2,797

Peak Rank

#2,797 (2026)

Total Babies

327

5-Yr Trend

+94%

2013

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2797

Peak Rank

327

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oaks

Oaks first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 46 Oakss were born — ranking #2,797 that year. As of 2026, Oaks ranks #2,797 for baby boys with 46 births, rising sharply (+94% over the past five years). In total, more than 327 Oakss 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 Oaks

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

Oakes
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Ochs
Oax
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Acts
Aches
Ax
Aks
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks

What does the name Oaks mean?

Oaks is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oaks in 2026?

In 2026, Oaks ranks #2,797 among boys' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Oaks most popular?

Oaks reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,797 that year with 46 babies given the name.

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

Oaks has historically been most popular in Utah, Arizona, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oaks.

Is Oaks a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Oaks?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oaks include Marck, Gabriele, Aria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oaks

Oaks is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 327 births in the dataset. Oaks's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,797. Use the chart and map above to compare Oaks'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.