Sawyer is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #116 in 2020 with 3,187 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 4,271 births ranking #94. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 738.7%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 541 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.