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Sawyer

"sawer of wood" — English origin

UnisexEnglish2 syllablesCurrent rank #149 (2024)

About Sawyer

Sawyer appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Sawyer has English origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "sawer of wood."

Quick Facts

GenderUnisex
OriginEnglish
PronunciationSawyer
Syllables2

Nicknames for Sawyer

SawySawSawieWyer

Popularity in the U.S.

Sawyer ranks #297 in U.S. SSA 2024 overall data with 1,062 births.. Parents often choose Sawyer for its clear pronunciation and classic style.

Current #1495Y -21%Peak 2017
3.5K4K4.5K5K5.5K151617181920212223242015: 5,490 births2016: 5,521 births2017: 5,556 births2018: 5,305 births2019: 4,837 births2020: 4,408 births2021: 4,633 births2022: 4,171 births2023: 3,966 births2024: 3,818 births

Sawyer had 3,818 births in 2024.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Sawyer Quinn
  • Sawyer Taylor
  • Sawyer Sky

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sawyer mean?

Sawyer means "sawer of wood" and is commonly associated with English roots.

Is Sawyer a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Sawyer ranks #297 in U.S. SSA 2024 overall data with 1,062 births..

How is Sawyer pronounced?

A common pronunciation is Sawyer.

What are common nicknames for Sawyer?

Popular nicknames include Sawy, Saw, Sawie, Wyer.