Oklahoma Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Oklahoma means 'red people' and refers to the Native American Choctaw tribe.
Meaning of the Name Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States. The name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words 'okla' meaning 'people' and 'humma' meaning 'red', which together mean 'red people'. The name refers to the Native American Choctaw tribe, who were one of the many indigenous peoples that inhabited the area before European settlement. Oklahoma is known for its diverse landscape, including the Great Plains, rolling hills, and the Ozark Mountains.
Popularity of the Name Oklahoma
The popularity for the name Oklahoma peaked in popularity in the year 1907 with 5 births, which ranked number 3,405 out of 3,592 unique names for that year. Oklahoma had the most female births in 1907 with 5, which ranked number 2,061 out of 2,399 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Oklahoma
Popularity of Oklahoma by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Oklahoma. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Oklahoma in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Oklahoma is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Oklahoma
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