Oak
Every Oak since 1920 — 674 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oak
Oak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,344 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 674 American babies have been named Oak. Its peak came in 2023, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 59 | #2,344 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,049 | 57 | #2,437 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,926 | 68 | #2,142 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,847 | 52 | #2,610 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,910 | 51 | #2,576 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,912 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,723 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,499 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,235 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,921 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,149 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,754 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,940 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,486 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,566 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,714 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,717 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,549 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,723 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oak in 2025?
Oak ranked #2,344 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oak?
674 babies have been named Oak in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oak most popular?
Oak peaked in 2023, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Oak a boy or girl name?
Oak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oak rising or falling?
Oak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.