Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Rawling

Rawling is a British surname that may refer toBrian Rawling, British record producer and songwriter Cecil Rawling (1870–1917), British soldier, explorer and author James Normington Rawling (1898–1966), Australian political activist and writer John Rawling, British boxing, athletics, darts and yachting commentator Monica Rawling, a fictional character from the FX television show The Shield Tom…

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#10,743 (2016)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2022
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#10743
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rawling

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rawling is a British surname that may refer toBrian Rawling, British record producer and songwriter Cecil Rawling (1870–1917), British soldier, explorer and author James Normington Rawling (1898–1966), Australian political activist and writer John Rawling, British boxing, athletics, darts and yachting commentator Monica Rawling, a fictional character from the FX television show The Shield Tom…

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The Story of Rawling

Rawling first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Rawlings were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Rawling ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Rawlings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rawling

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

  • Rolling
  • Reeling
  • Ruling
  • Railing
  • Rowling
  • Roling
  • Roiling
  • Reiling
  • Riling
  • Rilling
  • Rehling
  • Rohling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rawling

What does the name Rawling mean?
Rawling is a British surname that may refer toBrian Rawling, British record producer and songwriter Cecil Rawling (1870–1917), British soldier, explorer and author James Normington Rawling (1898–1966), Australian political activist and writer John Rawling, British boxing, athletics, darts and yachting commentator Monica Rawling, a fictional character from the FX television show The Shield Tom…
How popular is Rawling in 2026?
In 2026, Rawling ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rawling most popular?
Rawling reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Rawling a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rawling is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rawling?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rawling include Adeline, Dein, Jakiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rawling

Rawling is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Rawling's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Rawling'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.