Sawyer is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4844 in 2024 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 6 births ranking #3583. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 64,501 girls 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.