Will my child share the name Oakleigh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Oakleigh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oakleigh in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Oakleigh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Oakleigh has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 277 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1135 in 2023. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Oakleigh popular in the US as well as the UK?

Oakleigh is more popular in the US (#629) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Oakleigh a popular baby name in the United States?

Oakleigh ranks #629 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1895

Oakleigh

Oakleigh is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Oakleigh in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1895

US Rank #629

About the Name Oakleigh

Oakleigh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 277 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1135 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Oakleigh is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #629, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.