Sawyer is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1319 in 2016 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 23 births ranking #1207. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 16,597 boys born was named Sawyer. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Sawyer is a modern surname-style name with an occupational background. It feels brisk, practical, and strongly unisex.
Occupational surnames became popular first names as tailored, workmanlike names came into favour. Sawyer has remained especially successful because it sounds contemporary and approachable.