Oakland
Oakland is a boy name of English origin meaning “Land of oaks”, pronounced OHK-lund. It ranked #1248 in the United States in 2025, given to 160 babies, and peaked at #1247 in 2022. Common nicknames: Oak, Oakie, Land.
How popular is Oakland in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Oakland mean, and where does it come from?
Oakland is the English words oak and land, and in the United States it is a city across the bay from San Francisco, named in 1852 for the coast live oaks that covered the site. As a given name it belongs to the current run of place and tree names — Oakley, Aspen, Denver, Rowan — and it has been in American birth records since 1919, rising slowly without yet reaching the top thousand. The oak has been a symbol of endurance in English for a thousand years, which is most of the appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Oakland mean?
Oakland is a boy name of English origin meaning "Land of oaks." Oakland is the English words oak and land, and in the United States it is a city across the bay from San Francisco, named in 1852 for the coast live oaks that covered the site. As a given name it belongs to the current run of place and tree names — Oakley, Aspen, Denver, Rowan — and it has been in American birth records since 1919, rising slowly without yet reaching the top thousand.
How do you pronounce Oakland?
Oakland is pronounced OHK-lund. Common variations include Oakley, Oaklan, Oakes.
Is Oakland a boy name?
Yes, Oakland is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Oak, Oakie, Land.