Oklahoma

A girl's name of Native American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Oklahoma, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 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 open, warm ending gives Oklahoma a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.

Oklahoma is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Oklahoma is a girl's baby name of Native American origin, drawn from the Choctaw words meaning 'red people,' and used as a given name inspired by the American state of the same name.

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In the American context, Oklahoma is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1907–1907). Its Native American 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 5 total births, Oklahoma 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

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1907

1907

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Oklahoma has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1907.

First appeared: 1907Peak: 1907 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oklahoma
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1900s	5	#2300	—

The Story of Oklahoma

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1907, Oklahoma is a name steeped in history. Girls named Oklahoma are most likely born between 1907 and 1907.

How rare is Oklahoma?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oklahoma is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1907, peaked in the 1900s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1907–1907)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oklahoma
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1907	5	#2300	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma a boy's or girl's name?

Oklahoma is primarily a girl's name.

When was Oklahoma most popular?

Oklahoma reached its peak popularity in 1907 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Oklahoma?

Oklahoma is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1907. Its peak was in 1907.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–1907