Okie
American · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Okie
The name Okie is derived from Oklahoma, referring to a person or thing from that U.S.
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Etymology
The name Okie is derived from Oklahoma, referring to a person or thing from that U.S. state, with roots in the Choctaw word "okla" (people) combined with the English suffix "-ie." It gained prominence during the Great Depression era as a term for Oklahoman migrants, particularly those who fled the Dust Bowl for California, and has been used informally in American culture since the early 20th century.
Okie currently ranks #3,091 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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