Son of little Rolf; red-haired
Rawlins is a patronymic surname of English and French origin, derived from 'Raulin', a diminutive of the Old Norse name Rolf. It combines the elements for 'wolf' with a diminutive suffix, though in some contexts it has also been associated with the Middle English word for 'red'. As a given name, it feels sophisticated and carries the 's-ending' surname trend.
Less common today
Rawlins isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,369 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Revolutionary-era President of South Carolina
A character in the novel and film 'All the Pretty Horses' · All the Pretty Horses
