Holding steady.
Popularity of Okley since 1915
Babies named Okley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Okley is a rare given name, essentially a spelling variant of Oakley. The first recorded use in U.S. data was 1915. Its peak year was 1922, though even then it was not common. The name has remained stable in its rarity over the decades, never achieving widespread popularity. As of 2025, it remains an uncommon choice. The name does not appear in the top states data. Parents drawn to the nature-inspired sound of Oakley might choose this version for its distinctive spelling.
Okley is likely a respelling or variant of the English surname Oakley. Oakley derives from Old English 'āc' (oak) and 'lēah' (wood, clearing, meadow), originally a locational name referring to someone who lived near an oak clearing. The name has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, though it has always been rare. The 1920s saw its peak usage, with a minor presence in records.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Oakley
Sibling names for Okley
Names that share Okley's style, for a brother or sister.
