Oaklynne
A blend combining "oak" and the feminine suffix "lynne", signifying strength and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Oaklynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oaklynne today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oaklynne births was 2023 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oaklynne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2023
38 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,731
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Oaklynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oaklynne from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 128 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oaklynne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oaklynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oaklynnes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oaklynne
The given name Oaklynne is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining the words "oak" and "lynn" or "lynne." The name does not seem to have any direct origins in ancient languages or cultures. However, its component parts can be traced back to Old English and other Germanic languages.
The word "oak" comes from the Old English "āc," which referred to the oak tree. This tree was revered by many ancient cultures, including the Celts and Germanic tribes, for its strength, longevity, and symbolic association with wisdom and fertility. The name may have been inspired by a desire to evoke these qualities or a connection to nature.
The suffix "lynne" or "lynn" is likely derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a pool, lake, or waterfall. It was often used in place names, such as Lynn in Norfolk, England. The combination of "oak" and "lynn" may have been intended to create a name with a natural, earthy, and serene connotation.
There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times bearing the name Oaklynne. However, some notable people with variations of this name include:
1. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress known for her work in films like "Georgy Girl" and on stage.
2. Lynn Margulis (1938-2011), an American evolutionary biologist and science author.
3. Lynn Swann (born 1952), an American former professional football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
4. Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), an American actress known for her roles in films like "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and "Eve's Bayou."
5. Oakley Hall (1920-2008), an American novelist and author of works like "Warlock" and "The Downhill Racers."
While the name Oaklynne itself may be a modern creation, it draws inspiration from ancient roots and natural imagery, perhaps reflecting a desire to imbue the name with a sense of strength, serenity, and connection to the natural world.
People
Oaklynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oaklynne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oaklynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oaklynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oaklynne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Oaklynne a common name?
We classify Oaklynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oaklynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Oaklynne was 2023, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oaklynne is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oaklynne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oaklynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oaklynne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oaklynne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oaklynne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oaklynne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Oaklynne?
Want to know how many people have the name Oaklynne? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.