Oksana
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name Окса́на (Oksána).
Every Oksana since 1950 — 1,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oksana
Oksana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,404 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 1,055 American babies have been named Oksana. Its peak came in 1995, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Oksana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oksana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,404 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,176 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,506 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,273 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,612 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,636 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,051 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,200 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,922 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,192 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,150 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,470 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,063 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,166 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,744 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,275 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,658 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,063 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,438 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,246 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,337 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,985 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,961 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,013 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,388 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,860 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,719 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,916 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,231 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,859 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,980 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,872 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Oksana
- Oksana Zabuzhko Writer · b. 1960
- Oksana Baiul Skater · b. 1977
- Oksana Chusovitina Gymnast · b. 1975
- Oksana Akinshina Actor · b. 1987
- Oksana Grishuk Skater · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oksana mean?
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name Окса́на (Oksána).
How popular is the name Oksana in 2025?
Oksana ranked #7,404 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oksana?
1,055 babies have been named Oksana in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oksana most popular?
Oksana peaked in 1995, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Oksana a boy or girl name?
Oksana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oksana rising or falling?
Oksana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Oksana?
Well-known people named Oksana include Oksana Zabuzhko (writer), Oksana Baiul (skater), Oksana Chusovitina (gymnast).