Boy · #4,972 in 2026

Okeith

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

Current Rank

#4,972

Peak Rank

#4,972 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1984

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#4972

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Okeith

Okeith first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 7 Okeiths were born — ranking #4,972 that year. As of 2026, Okeith ranks #4,972 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Okeiths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Okeith

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

Okey
Okie
Oaky
Oki
Okies
Oakey
Okeefe
Ochi
Ocie
Okeeffe
Occhio
Okiya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Okeith

What does the name Okeith mean?

Okeith is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Okeith in 2026?

In 2026, Okeith ranks #4,972 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Okeith most popular?

Okeith reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #4,972 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Okeith a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Okeith?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Okeith include Jerriel, Charod, Cott. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Okeith

Okeith is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Okeith's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #4,972. Use the chart and map above to compare Okeith'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.