Total births
513
Boys' name · since 1916
Rawley
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 513 babies named Rawley, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7829
- among boys today
- 513
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rawley is the #7829 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 513 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rawley has been recorded 513 times among boys since 1916, currently ranked #7829 nationally and more common than 45% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #7829 among boys today
- 513 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rawley is currently the #7829 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 513 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7829
- among boys today
- 513
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Rawley vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7829
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Rawley was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
24 babies were named Rawley in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Rawley compares
513 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rawley's all-time total is 40% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rawley | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 513 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rawley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rawley splits its recorded history at 2001: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rawley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,829
Active since
1916
Rawley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Rawley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rawley's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Rawley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 1930s 14
1930s
14 births
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
99 births
- 2010s
2010s
162 births
- 2020s
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 162 births (32% of all-time use).
How Rawley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rawley's total volume
Rawley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rawley by state
Where Rawley concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Rawley's total US births 1.0%
5 of 513 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rawley? ▼
513 babies have been named Rawley since 1916. It currently ranks #7829 among boys. The peak year was 2014 with 24 births.
When was Rawley most popular? ▼
Rawley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Rawley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rawley are California (5 births).
How long has the name Rawley been used? ▼
Rawley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rawley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rawlin, Rawleigh, Rawlins, Rawlings, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rawley's data
- Rawley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (162 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rawleys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rawley
Nearby Names Like Rawley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rawley
Rawlin Boy
#11071 235 births
Rawleigh Boy
215 births
Rawlins Boy
#6424 157 births
Rawlings Boy
#5221 157 births
Rawson Boy
116 births
Compare Rawley side by side: Rawley vs Rawlin Rawley vs Rawleigh Rawley vs Rawlins
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rawley
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rawley: #7829 Boys' Name - 513 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rawley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rawley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.