Sawyer is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #291 in 2025 with 1,056 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,428 births ranking #219. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,820.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,522 girls 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.