Ok
A girl's name of Korean origin with 35 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Ok, you're looking at a name that fewer than 35 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Ok a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Ok is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ok appears in U.S. SSA records as a girl's baby name, most likely of Korean or Vietnamese origin. In Korean, Ok (옥) means 'jade' — a gemstone deeply associated with purity, beauty, and good fortune in East Asian cultures.
As a standalone given name registered in the U.S., Ok reflects the naming practices of immigrant communities. Its SSA appearances likely represent first-generation Korean or Vietnamese Americans whose given names were transliterated directly into the Roman alphabet.
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In the American context, Ok is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1936–1955). Its Korean roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 35 total births, Ok exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ok has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1936.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 | — |
| 1940s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ok
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1936, Ok is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Ok are most likely born between 1936 and 1946.
How rare is Ok?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ok is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1936, peaked in the 1940s with 15 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1936–1955)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 | #6472 |
| 1952 | 5 | #6181 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5893 |
| 1942 | 5 | #5178 |
| 1941 | 5 | #4894 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4865 |
| 1936 | 5 | #4699 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1936–1955