Oakes

“Oaks, plural of oak” — English, from the plural of oak (also linked to Irish Mac Dubhdara) origin

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

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). It is also an American family name — about 17,000 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data.

Famous Oakeses

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

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