How old is someone named Sawyer?
The average Sawyer is 11 years old.
Half of all living Sawyers are between 6 and 14.
When was Sawyer popular?
Most of the Sawyers in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2017 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 328 | 310 |
| 1990s | 3,860 | 3,700 |
| 2000s | 11,344 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 43,577 | 43,000 |
| 2020s | 25,055 | 25,000 |
How many Sawyers are still alive?
About 83,000 Sawyers are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 84,000 babies named Sawyer since 1913.
Nearly every Sawyer ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Sawyer?
About two in three living Sawyers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 72%
Is Sawyer an old name?
No. Sawyer is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Sawyer will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Sawyer a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Sawyers are men, and 22% are women.
The women average 9 and the men 12.
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Sawyer's name twin is Grayson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Grayson's age curve is the closest match to Sawyer's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Sawyer
How old is the average Sawyer?
The average Sawyer in the US is 11 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sawyer?
About 83,000 Sawyers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 84,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Sawyer most popular?
In 2017, when about 5,600 baby boys were named Sawyer.
Is Sawyer a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 72% of living Sawyers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Sawyer a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Sawyers are men, and 22% are women. The women average 9 and the men 12.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this