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Oakes

Boy's name · #2438 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

The whole story of Oakes fits in one generation — unrecorded before 2012, about 280 boys since, and a 2025 rank of #2438 (60 newborns last year).

Around the world

See how Oakes ranks in other countries and regions.

#1,944 in Canada (2025) · #2,664 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,159 in Sweden (2024).

Famous Oakeses

• Oakes Fegley — American actor (born 2004)
• Oakes Ames — American botanist (1874–1950)
• Oakes Murphy — American politician (1849–1908)
• Oakes Angier Ames — American philanthropist and businessman (1829–1899)

As a surname

It is also an American family name — about 17,000 people carried it as a surname in the 2010 census.

• David Oakes — English actor (born 1983)
• Alan Oakes — English footballer (born 1942)
• Gary Oakes — British athlete (born 1958)

Similar names: Elyan · Oak · Knoxx · Oshea · Rowyn · Calder

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