Sawyer is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #95 in 2017 with 4,171 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 4,271 births ranking #94. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 997.6%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 444 boys born was named Sawyer. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.