Total births
181
Unisex name · since 1892
Okie
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 181 babies named Okie, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 181
- total births
- 1892–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
181 girls have been named Okie since 1892, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Okie has been recorded 181 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1934.
- 181 total births
- 1892–1934 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
181 girls have been named Okie since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1934.
- 181
- total births
- 1892–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Okie was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
14 babies were named Okie in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Okie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Okie's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Okie at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Okie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1934
- Peak year (1920)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Okie popularity over time - boys
124 total births recorded since 1913 (Okie as boys' name)
Okie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Okie's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Okie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
72 births
- 1920s
1920s
71 births
- 1930s
1930s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 72 births (40% of all-time use).
Okie by state
Where Okie concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Okie? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 181 babies named Okie. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 14 births.
When was Okie most popular? ▼
Okie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Okie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Okie are Virginia (6 births), Kentucky (5 births).
Is Okie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Okie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 181 births, and as a boy's name it has 124 births.
How long has the name Okie been used? ▼
Records for Okie go back to 1892, giving 43 years of history through 1934.
What names are similar to Okie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Okima. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Okie's data
- Okie's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (72 total births) through the 1930s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Virginia records the most Okies (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Okie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Okie: Baby Name Since 1892 - 181 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/okie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Okie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.