Boy · #6,704 in 2026

Rawley

Name: Popularity of the name Rawley in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rawley, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,704

Peak Rank

#2,534 (2014)

Total Babies

524

5-Yr Trend

+4%

1916

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#2534

Peak Rank

524

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rawley

Rawley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 24 Rawleys were born — ranking #4,138 that year. As of 2026, Rawley ranks #6,704 for baby boys with 12 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 524 Rawleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rawley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rawley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rollie
Raleigh
Rawly
Rolley
Rolli
Rali
Really
Rally
Riley
Rolly
Reali
Reilly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rawley

What does the name Rawley mean?

Rawley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rawley in 2026?

In 2026, Rawley ranks #6,704 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Rawley most popular?

Rawley reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,534 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rawley most popular?

Rawley has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rawley.

Is Rawley a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rawley is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rawley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rawley include Whitt, Paulette, Carlas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rawley

Rawley is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 524 births in the dataset. Rawley's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Rawley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.