Sawyer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
One who saws wood, a name that channels Tom Sawyer's free-spirited charm.
Sawyer as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #82
- Peak
- #75 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sawyer Means
Sawyer is a boy name of English origin. One who saws wood, a name that channels Tom Sawyer's free-spirited charm.
How Popular Sawyer Is
Sawyer currently ranks #82 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #75 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sawyer
- Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain's iconic character, made this name quintessentially American.
- The TV show Lost featured a charismatic character named Sawyer.
- The name has moved from occupational surname to trendy first name.
Sawyer as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #100
- Peak
- #95 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sawyer Means
Sawyer is a unisex name of English origin. An occupational name for a woodcutter, Sawyer has the adventurous spirit of Tom Sawyer and the warmth of handcrafted things.
How Popular Sawyer Is
Sawyer currently ranks #100 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #95 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sawyer
- Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer gave this name its enduring sense of adventure.
- Sawyer on Lost introduced it to a new generation in the 2000s.
- It is now more popular for boys but growing rapidly for girls.
Names Like Sawyer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sawyer
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sawyer.
Questions About Sawyer
What does Sawyer mean?
Sawyer is a boy name of English origin. One who saws wood, a name that channels Tom Sawyer's free-spirited charm.
How popular is Sawyer?
Sawyer currently ranks #82 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #75 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Sawyer come from?
Sawyer comes from English roots. Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain's iconic character, made this name quintessentially American.
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