Oakleigh is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oakleigh in their class.
💎
UK Rank 2025
#2006
US Rank #668
Ad
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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oakleigh in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #629, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Oakleigh
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Oakleigh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oakleigh in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Oakleigh is declining: down 388 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. It peaked at #1,135 in 2023.
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.
Oakleigh ranks #629 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
14
UK babies named Oakleigh (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 388 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Oakleigh
Almost certainly the only Oakleigh in the class
Ad
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Oakleigh
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story