An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Rawlins is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, a patronymic surname from 'Rawlin,' a medieval diminutive of Ralph — from the Old Norse Ráðúlfr meaning 'wolf counsel.' As a first name, Rawlins carries the distinguished weight of an old English surname.
Rawlins, Wyoming was named after Civil War General John Aaron Rawlins. As a given name, it has the rugged, frontier-era appeal of American surname-first-names.
Rawlins has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 68 | — |
| 2010s | 71 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6380 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5862 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7146 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6270 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6939 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9553 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5977 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8003 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13736 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9381 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9419 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8716 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9405 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Rawlins has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 31 births since 2020.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2011–2024) · Methodology