Sayre
Pronunciation: [ s-EHR ]
Sayre is a boy baby name. Ranked #18,724 in the US, popular nicknames include Say and Sayie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sayre first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 99 babies have been named Sayre in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sayre is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,724 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,724
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Sayre is also used as a girl name, ranked #56473.
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About the Name Sayre
Sayre is a boy name .
Is Sayre a boy or girl name? Sayre is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,724 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,473. Sayre is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sayre is currently ranked #18,724 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sayre include Say and Sayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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