Sawyer
boy name#122 in 2025Sawyer entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #94 in 2015, ranks #122 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#122
rank today
#94
peak (2015)
2,941
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2273 |
| 1970s | #5772 |
| 1980s | #2261 |
| 1990s | #618 |
| 2000s | #354 |
| 2010s | #121 |
| 2020s | #124 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sawyer has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 65,000 people named Sawyer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sawyer is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sawyer in 2025?
- Sawyer ranks #122 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,941 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sawyer most popular?
- Sawyer peaked in 2015, reaching #94 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sawyer with classmates?
- Sawyer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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