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Rawlings

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAW-lingz /ˈrɔ.lɪŋz/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'son of Rawlin' (a pet form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf; wise wolf'); mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Rawlin (counsel-wolf): Rawlings is an English surname. Mostly male — here for girls (said 'RAW-lingz').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom an English surname, 'son of Rawlin' (a pet form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf; wise wolf'); mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6066 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rawlings comes from an English surname, 'son of Rawlin' (a pet form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf; wise wolf'; routes layered, which we note). Mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls (slug distinguished; we flag the male lean; said 'RAW-lingz').

In the U.S. it leans male/surname. Rare for girls, son-of-Rawlin at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Rawlings means 'son of Rawlin' (a pet form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf; wise wolf') — an English surname, mostly a boys'/surname name; we flag the male lean where it appears for a girl (said 'RAW-lingz').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Rawlings — male lean; routes layered

Variations

RawlinsRawling

Nicknames

Raw

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawlings mean?

Rawlings is an English surname — 'son of Rawlin' (a form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf'). It is mostly a boys'/surname name.

How do you pronounce Rawlings?

It's said RAW-lingz /ˈrɔ.lɪŋz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rawlings a boy or girl name?

Rawlings is mostly a boys'/surname name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.

How popular is Rawlings?

Rawlings is rare for girls in the U.S.

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