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

Rawlings is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 141 recorded births.

When was Rawlings most popular?

Rawlings reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 26 births that year. It is currently ranked #5184 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rawlings?

Rawlings is currently ranked #5184 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 150 babies since 2012.

Rawlings

Once popular, gently fading from the charts.

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#5184▲ 2008in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Rawlings is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Rawlin' — a medieval diminutive of Ralph, from the Old Norse Ráðúlfr, meaning 'wise wolf.' The Rawlings sporting goods brand gives it an all-American athletic association.

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Popularity Over Time

Rawlings has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rawlings
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	89	#5591	▲
2010s	61	#9039	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rawlings
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	19	#5184	+7 (58.3%)
2023	12	#7192	-3 (-20.0%)
2022	15	#6078	-11 (-42.3%)
2021	26	#4097	+9 (52.9%)
2020	17	#5405	-2 (-10.5%)
2019	19	#5113	+13 (216.7%)
2018	6	#11823	-5 (-45.5%)
2017	11	#7436	+2 (22.2%)
2016	9	#8662	-2 (-18.2%)
2013	11	#7443	+6 (120.0%)
2012	5	#13759	—

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

Rawlings as a Girl's Name

Rawlings is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 141 recorded births since 2019.

#7155

Current rank

141

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rawlings be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rawlings is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #5184. As a girl's name, it ranks #7155.

Rawlings has two lives

Rawlings, the baby name

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150 babies

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Rawlings, the pet name

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2 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2012–2024) · Methodology