Okie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
41% Masculine / 59% Feminine
Meaning:
A nickname for someone from Oklahoma.
Meaning of the Name Okie
Okie is a nickname for someone from Oklahoma. It originated during the Great Depression when many people from Oklahoma migrated to California in search for work. The term was derogatory at first, but eventually came to be embraced by those from Oklahoma as a symbol of their resilience and pride. Today, Okie is seen as a term of endearment for someone from Oklahoma.
Popularity of the Name Okie
The popularity for the name Okie peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 14 births, which ranked number 4,693 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Okie had the most female births in 1920 with 14, which ranked number 2,463 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1932 with 10, which ranked number 2,465 out of 4,284 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Okie
Popularity of Okie by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Okie. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Okie in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Okie is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Okie
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