Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sawyer.
National Rank (2025)
#291
All-Time Peak Rank
#216 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
18,338
Unisex Distribution78.2% Boy / 21.8% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Sawyer Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Sawyer
According to SSA data, Sawyer achieved its highest historical rank of #216 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,428 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 13.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sawyer scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-13.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,428Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
40Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:53
1990s:407
2000s:1,191
2010s:9,546
2020s:7,141
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSa-wer
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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