Rawlings Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAW-lings //ˈrɔː.lɪŋz//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: from the rough meadow (English); descendant of Raighne (Irish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rawlings has English origins, derived from a surname meaning 'from the rough meadow.' It reflects the landscape and nature of England. In Irish culture, it signifies 'descendant of Raighne,' linking it to familial lineage.
The name has been used historically as both a surname and a given name, showcasing its versatility across cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rawlings was first seen in the United States in 2012.
Rawlings has ranked as high as #4777 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Rawlings has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rawlings is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rawlings was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rawlings.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| 2024 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| 2023 | 34 | 12 | 22 |
| 2022 | 46 | 15 | 31 |
| 2021 | 63 | 26 | 37 |
| 2020 | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| 2019 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Rawlings (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |