Sayer
Every Sayer since 1984 — 417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sayer
Sayer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,562 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 417 American babies have been named Sayer. Its peak came in 2017, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sayer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sayer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,865 | 5 | #13,562 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,119 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,010 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,686 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,898 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,785 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,273 | 10 | #8,109 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,503 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,873 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,293 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,674 |
| 2013 | — | — | 20 | #4,768 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,416 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,560 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,608 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,005 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,039 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,602 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,451 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,907 | 11 | #6,646 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,961 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,063 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,236 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,660 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,316 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sayer in 2025?
Sayer ranked #13,562 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sayer?
417 babies have been named Sayer in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sayer most popular?
Sayer peaked in 2017, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Sayer a boy or girl name?
Sayer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sayer rising or falling?
Sayer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.