Namesakes
Hall-of-Famers:
1 ice hockey
(ice hockey) Adam Oates 2012 
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
1 actor
Warren Oates 1928-1982
Notable Athletes:
1 ice hockey
(ice hockey) Adam Oates 1962-
Notable Writers:
1 author
Joyce Carol Oates 1938-
Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers:
1 musician
John Oates 2014 Hall & Oates