Sawyer
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Woodcutter; One Who Saws Wood
Background: The name Sawyer originates from the Old French word 'saliér,' meaning 'to saw,' which refers to a woodcutter or one who saws wood. This occupational surname evolved into a given name and reflects the craftsmanship associated with woodworking.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#432
Total births
80,150
Most popular decade
2010s
(130,716 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-22 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1913
Gender usage
78.4% male
21.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,273
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 4,271
- Peak rank
- #94
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,756
- Recent rank
- #132
Female
- First year
- 1986
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #6,612
- Peak year
- 2018
- Peak year births
- 1,428
- Peak rank
- #218
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,062
- Recent rank
- #297
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).