Holding steady.
Popularity of Okey since 1881
Babies named Okey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Okey's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 58 |
| 1890s | 64 |
| 1900s | 84 |
| 1910s | 191 |
| 1920s | 310 |
| 1930s | 267 |
| 1940s | 178 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Okey is a rare masculine name with a peak popularity in 1882, after which it fell into obscurity. The name has seen stable but minimal use since the late 19th century, with no recorded births in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain, possibly connected to the English surname Oakes. Okey remains a highly uncommon choice, reflecting a brief historical usage pattern.
Okey is a rare given name of uncertain etymology. It may derive from the English surname Okey, which itself could be a variant of Oakes (from Old English 'ac', meaning 'oak tree') or a topographic name for someone living by an oak tree. Alternatively, it may have originated as a nickname from the word 'okay', though this is speculative. The name saw limited use in the late 19th century, with its peak recorded in 1882.
Sibling names for Okey
Names that share Okey's style, for a brother or sister.
