US Popularity:140
Origin:British
Meaning:Woodcutter
Sawyer is a gender-neutral occupational name of English origins, meaning “woodcutter.” The name originally found fame in Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer, as an ever-mischievous and adventurous little boy. Sawyer also received a revival in the noughties thanks to the eponymous character in the cult TV series Lost. Sporting a relaxed and friendly feel, Sawyer is also a familiar surname, with American broadcaster Diane bearing the last name. Celebs have also become smitten with Sawyer over the years as Steven Spielberg gave the name to his little one.

Famous People Named Sawyer

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  • Sawyer Avery Spielberg
    Son of Steven Spielberg
  • Sawyer Fulton
    Wrestler
  • Sawyer Sweeten
    Actor

Sawyer Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sawyer is currently #160 on The Bump
Boy:Sawyer is currently #119 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sawyer is currently #91 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sawyer is currently #140 in U.S. births
Boy:Sawyer is currently #216 in U.S. births
Girl:Sawyer is currently #516 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#516
in 2022
- 42
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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