Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 04, 2024

Oakland

US Popularity Rank: 2321

Origin: British

Meaning: Oak land; Person who lived by the oak land

Just as oak trees stand tall through every season, your baby Oakland will learn that no matter the challenge, they can come out on top. With English origins, Oakland was a surname long before it was a first name, often used to describe the “oak land” or a “person who lived by the oak land.” Today, little saplings of all genders carry Oakland as their first name, so your baby will have some fellow tree-huggers to befriend. If you and your little one are hoping to create a travel bucket list, the several US cities and towns named Oakland could be perfect destinations.

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