Sawyer is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1339 in 2017 with 19 recorded births. This places Sawyer in the top 22% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 23 births ranking #1207. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 16,993 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.