Declining since 2016, #122 for boys today.
Popularity of Sawyer since 1913
Babies named Sawyer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 53 | 275 |
| 1990s | 407 | 3,453 |
| 2000s | 1,191 | 10,153 |
| 2010s | 9,546 | 34,031 |
| 2020s | 7,141 | 17,914 |
Meaning & origin
Sawyer is an occupational surname that transitioned to a given name in the late 19th century, first recorded in the United States in 1913. It remained modestly used for much of the 20th century before experiencing a notable rise in the 1990s and 2000s, reaching its peak rank of 122 in 2017. Since 2016, however, its trajectory has been falling. In the latest year, 2025, the name had a 1-in-581 birth rate, still placing it among the top 150 names. Sawyer is most popular in Vermont, Wyoming, and Maine, reflecting a preference in northern New England and the Mountain West. Its appeal likely stems from its friendly sound and surname style, similar to other occupational names like Cooper and Mason.
Sawyer derives from the Middle English word 'sawyer' meaning 'one who saws wood,' an occupational surname for a woodcutter or sawyer. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th century, gaining steady use through the 20th century and a surge in popularity since the 1990s, partly influenced by literary associations.
Where Sawyer is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sawyer” around the world
Where Sawyer lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saw, Sawy
Sibling names for Sawyer
Names that share Sawyer's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Harper, Piper, Avery, Quinn, Ellis, Addison, Emery, Everly, Peyton, Riley, Clarke, Ellery, Haisley, Henley, Kinsey, Kodi, Leighton, Marley, Marlowe, Mccall, Oakley, Palmer, Saylor, Scout, Sevyn, Sloan, Avarie, Berkeley, Cambrie, Caylin, Emmerson, Irelynn, Jorie, Journi, Kaylor, Kennadi, Kenzi, Lakin, Maylin, Pyper, Rainey, Ridley, Ripley, Sable, Sahara, Sarena, Sumer, Ainsleigh, Ashland, Caelin, Cambri, Ellory, Embry, Emorie, Emsley, Falyn, Farren, Haislee, Hartlee, Huntlee, Kennah, Kollins, Langley, Maddyn, Mccartney, Payge, Paytyn, Pressley, Reiley, Reygan, Riverlynn, Ryla, Rylea, Scotland, Selby, Sha, Siarra, Sidnee, Staley, Swayze, Vail, Westlyn, Anberlin, Aslee, Aubreana, Avereigh, Berklee, Berklie, Blakeley, Bristal, Burkley, Cambell, Camber, Carlise, Chancie, Charlye, Coraleigh, Devoiry, Eisley, Greenley, Harlowe, Jasslyn, Joplin, Kadance, Kaislyn, Kynzi, Lindzy, Marly, Mylei, Peytan, Pieper, Quincee, Quinley, Rainee, Rhegan, Riely, Ryliegh, Satara, Shelbe, Siddalee, Timberlyn, Tinleigh, Brinsley, Hollynn, Addalyne, Allix, Aspynn, Avarey, Brenn, Brightyn, Brittley, Cambelle, Carsynn, Cassadi, Caylor, Dallys, Falan, Jadelin, Jaxie, Joliet, Jorryn, Journeigh, Kassity, Knightley, Lakeleigh, Larken, Maitland, Massey, Matteson, Oaklei, Phinley, Quinnlee, Quinnly, Riverly, Saije, Samauri, Sayward, Storey, Syrah, Taitum, Timberlee, Wakely
Brothers: Cooper, Carter, Mason, Logan, Wyatt, Bennett, Colt, Heath, Hollis, Lincoln, Parker, Porter, Ryder, Skyler, Baker, Brentley, Bronson, Channing, Crosby, Dawson, Denver, Dock, Finnley, Fischer, Fisher, Fletcher, Garrison, Gentry, Gunner, Huxley, Jennings, Jensen, Kenyon, Kiefer, Kolten, Lawson, Maison, Mccoy, Merrick, Miller, Paxton, Payson, Ramsey, Remington, Riggs, Shelton, Shepard, Tillman, Tripp, Turner, Watson, Aayden, Andersen, Auden, Baylen, Beaux, Brewer, Brison, Bryar, Carsen, Chayse, Collier, Colston, Copeland, Corbett, Decker, Dixon, Dutton, Dyllan, Granger, Griffen, Huck, Kemper, Kolter, Kooper, Larson, Maddex, Maddux, Newman, Parks, Parrish, Quincey, Ransom, Rhyder, Rider, Rowdy, Schuyler, Slater, Stevens, Tayden, Thompson, Wesson, Wheeler, Wilder, Woodson, Asbury, Banner, Becket, Bodee, Bowman, Buckley, Cadin, Caeleb, Callaway, Carder, Caston, Chapman, Cheston, Coulter, Crayton, Dadrian, Dawsen, Dorrian, Draper, Farley, Fuller, Glover, Hatcher, Haydan, Hays, Hesston, Hoover, Hunner, Kamdon, Karver, Keston, Kipling, Knoxx, Kutter, Lennix, Maclin, Maxfield, Pacey, Patterson, Quill, Ramzy, Rawley, Remmington, Riggin, Roper, Ruston, Rustyn, Satchel, Seeley, Shady, Stiles, Suede, Townsend, Trapper, Trevyn, Weaver, Whitaker, Whitman, Whitten, Wrigley, Aydrien, Barkley, Brewster, Breyson, Butler, Cannen, Chapin, Covey, Dansby, Dreyton, Gotham, Griffey, Griffyn, Hawthorne, Hodges, Hunt, Isaic, Jaymin, Jenner, Jessen, Keiton, Kempton, Kendyn, Kesler, Kindred, Leyland, Majour, Marsden, Maveryck, Rennick, Reyden, Rhyett, Rigley, Romney, Sadler, Shadoe, Taison, Tannen, Teller, Tiler, Travers, Trestin, Wayden, Wilkes, Wrangler, Caeson, Camp, Macrae, Stokely, Bingham, Bonham, Boomer, Bowdy, Brandol, Breyer, Burnham, Caster, Catcher, Cayton, Chantry, Cobin, Corgan, Dryden, Grainger, Greylan, Gunnison, Hollister, Hooper, Huckson, Jayzen, Joyner, Keyston, Kieffer, Kinsler, Kipper, Knightly, Korby, Lakeland, Linkoln, Macklan, Mclane, Nohlan, Okley, Quinntin, Ramzey, Raydan, Ridgely, Savyon, Seager, Shafer, Slaton, Statler, Swanson, Syer, Tobyn, Treylan, Tryson, Tyner, Vedder, Waller, Weyland, Winchester
Names like Sawyer
Names whose popularity has moved with Sawyer's over the last 50 years.
