NAME PROFILE
Sawyer
Sawyer is an English occupational surname meaning 'woodcutter' or 'one who saws wood.' The name evokes a sense of ruggedness and practicality, suggesting a person who is hardworking, resourceful, and has a strong connection to nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 84,176 |
| Gender | Male (76% / 24%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 22%CO — 18%IL — 18%WI — 18%
Notable People
Sawyer Brown (Country band) · Mark Twain's character Tom Sawyer (Literary character from *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*) · Sawyer Fredericks (Singer, winner of *The Voice*) · Sawyer H. (YouTube content creator) · Sawyer Sharbino (Actor)
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