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Rawlings
Pronounced RAW-lingz /ΛrΙ.lΙͺΕz/High
Meaning: From the surname Rawlings β 'son of Rawlin', a medieval pet form of Roland/Ralph (Germanic, 'famous land' / 'counsel-wolf')Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rawlings comes from the surname Rawlings β 'son of Rawlin', a medieval pet form of Roland ('famous land') or Ralph (Germanic rad, 'counsel', plus wulf, 'wolf'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive surname-name (author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings).
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Rawlin at the root, and sleek.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rawlings mean?
Rawlings means 'son of Rawlin', a pet form of Roland/Ralph; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rawlings?
It's said RAW-lingz /ΛrΙ.lΙͺΕz/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rawlings a boy or girl name?
Rawlings is a boy's name.
How popular is Rawlings?
Rawlings is a rare name in the U.S.