Sawyer
Sawyer first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2015, when 4,272 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,941.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sawyer popular?
Rising Sawyer has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 17,914 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34,031 | |
| 2000s | 10,153 | |
| 1990s | 3,453 | |
| 1980s | 275 | |
| 1970s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sawyer mean?
An English occupational surname, “one who saws wood.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sawyer mean?
Sawyer means Woodcutter. An English occupational surname, “one who saws wood.”
What is the origin of the name Sawyer?
Sawyer is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Sawyer?
Sawyer is pronounced “SOY-er.”
Is Sawyer a boy or a girl name?
Sawyer is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Sawyer a popular name right now?
Sawyer has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Sawyer?
In 2025, Sawyer ranked #122 among boys’ and #291 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sawyer most popular?
Sawyer was most popular in 2015, when about 4,272 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sawyer?
Names similar to Sawyer include Hudson, Carson, Cooper, Parker.
What names go well with Sawyer?
English names that pair well with Sawyer include Edward, Mason, Robin, Jack, Jackson.