Land of the oaks
A nature-inspired surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English words 'ac' (oak) and 'land' (territory). It is most famously associated with the major California port city, which was named for the vast oak groves that once covered the area. As a given name, it represents strength, longevity, and a connection to the natural world.
Less common today
Oakland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,244 in 2025.
Professional football team (now Las Vegas Raiders) often personified in sports culture
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
