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Rawlins

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAW-linz /ˈrɔ.lɪnz/High

Meaning: From the English surname Rawlins — 'a son of Rawlin' (a pet of Raoul/Ralph, from Germanic, 'wolf-counsel'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Rawlin; a son of wolf-counsel: Rawlins is an English surname. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, German
MeaningFrom the English surname Rawlins — 'a son of Rawlin' (a pet of Raoul/Ralph, from Germanic, 'wolf-counsel'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5346 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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 comes from the English surname Rawlins — 'a son of Rawlin', Rawlin being a medieval pet of Raoul/Ralph, from Germanic rad, 'counsel', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'wolf-counsel' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (nickname Raw).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-son-of-wolf-counsel at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Rawlins means 'a son of Rawlin' (a pet of Raoul/Ralph, Germanic 'wolf-counsel') — a crisp, distinguished surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAW-linz').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Rawlins — surname; routes layered

Variations

RawlingsRollinsRawlin

Nicknames

Raw

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawlins mean?

Rawlins is an English surname — 'a son of Rawlin' (a pet of Ralph, 'wolf-counsel'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rawlins?

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

Is Rawlins a boy or girl name?

Rawlins is a boy's name.

How popular is Rawlins?

Rawlins is a very rare name in the U.S.

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