Sawyer
Sawyer is a distinctive choice, ranked #1613 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sawyer in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sawyer in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #297, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sawyer
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sawyer
Almost certainly the only Sawyer in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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