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Rawlins

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Pronounced RAW-linz /ˈrɔː.lɪnz/High

Meaning: Rawlins is an English patronymic surname, 'son of Rawlin' — Rawlin being a medieval pet form of Ralph, from Germanic elements usually read as 'wolf counsel'. Used here for a girl, though as a given name it reads strongly male, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Rawlins means 'son of Rawlin', a medieval Ralph (said 'RAW-linz'). Used here for a girl, though it usually reads male — we note the lean.
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MeaningRawlins is an English patronymic surname, 'son of Rawlin' — Rawlin being a medieval pet form of Ralph, from Germanic elements usually read as 'wolf counsel'. Used here for a girl, though as a given name it reads strongly male, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#10970 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202023

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

Rawlins is an English surname, 'son of Rawlin' — Rawlin being a medieval pet form of Ralph, from Germanic elements usually taken as 'wolf counsel'. Surname names have long been crossing to girls, and Rawlins is a very recent arrival on that path; it leans strongly male, which we note honestly (said 'RAW-linz').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Surname-style, sharp, and unexpected.

Did you know? Rawlin was a medieval nickname for Ralph, and Rawlins the surname that grew from it. Its use as a girl's given name is brand new, and the name still reads male to most ears, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rawlins — English patronymic surname, 'son of Rawlin' (pet form of Ralph)

Variations

RawlinRawlingsRollins

Nicknames

RawLinRawly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawlins mean?

Rawlins is an English surname meaning 'son of Rawlin', Rawlin being a medieval pet form of Ralph.

How do you pronounce Rawlins?

It's said RAW-linz /ˈrɔː.lɪnz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rawlins a boy or girl name?

Here Rawlins is used as a girl's name, but it is a surname that usually reads male — we note the lean honestly.

How popular is Rawlins?

Rawlins is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.

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