Sawyer
Sawyer is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woodcutter or one who saws wood.
Origin and history
Sawyer originated as an English occupational surname denoting a person who saws wood. Historically a masculine surname and given name, it gained significant popularity for girls in the United States during the 2010s. Today, it is a well-established gender-neutral choice with a modern, nature-adjacent feel.
Popularity in the United States
18,338 babies in the United States have been named Sawyer since 1880. It ranks #1125 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #259.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
- IL (4 %)
- MI (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 407 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,191 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,546 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,141 |
Famous people named Sawyer
- Sawyer Fredericks: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized in American culture due to Mark Twain's classic novel, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.
- While historically masculine, Sawyer experienced a rapid rise in usage as a female given name in the U.S. starting in the early 2010s.