Will my child share the name Sawyer with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Sawyer per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sawyer in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sawyer becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sawyer has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 945 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1319 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Sawyer popular in the US as well as the UK?

Sawyer is more popular in the US (#297) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Sawyer a popular baby name in the United States?

Sawyer appears in the US top 500 at #132 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Sawyer

Sawyer is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sawyer in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

US Rank #297

About the Name Sawyer

Sawyer has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 945 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1319 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Sawyer is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #297, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.