Declining since 2016, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Saw since 2008
Babies named Saw per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Saw is a highly unusual name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, a latecomer among modern coinages. Its popularity peaked in 2015, though even then it remained exceptionally rare. By 2025, Saw had fallen from that peak, with a rank of 7,194 and a 1-in-155,280 incidence rate. The name shows a downward trajectory since 2016. While it has never cracked the top 1,000, its simplicity suggests it may be an abbreviated form of Sawyer or a direct adoption of the tool name. As of the latest data, no top states are associated with the name, indicating its scattered use. Its style appeals to parents seeking a short, punchy word name, but it remains far outside any mainstream trend.
Saw is a rare name first recorded in the United States in the 2000s. It may derive from the English vocabulary word referring to a tool with a serrated blade, possibly chosen for its simplicity. Alternatively, it could be a short form of longer names such as Sawyer, though this is speculative. The name lacks a strong historical tradition and appears to be a modern coinage.
Sibling names for Saw
Names that share Saw's style, for a brother or sister.
