Find out how popular the first name Sayre has been for the last 39 years (from 1986 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sayre by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Sayre is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 52% of people named Sayre being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sayre.

It's also interesting to see that despite Sayre being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2024 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Sayre.

The history of the first name Sayre

The given name Sayre has its origins in the Old English language, deriving from the word "sæ" which means "sea" or "ocean." It is believed to have originated in the early medieval period, around the 5th to 11th centuries, when the Anglo-Saxons inhabited Britain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sayre can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was in use among the Anglo-Saxon population during the Norman conquest of England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Sayre was primarily used in coastal regions of England, particularly in areas where seafaring and fishing were prominent occupations. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near the sea or worked in maritime professions.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sayre de Quincy, an English nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fifth Crusade to the Holy Land. He was born around 1170 and died in 1219.

Another historical figure with the name Sayre was Sayre Stafford, a 14th-century English knight and courtier who served under King Edward III. He was born around 1320 and participated in the Hundred Years' War against France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Sayre gained some prominence in literary circles. Sayre Barnfield, an English poet and playwright, was born in 1574 and is best known for his pastoral poetry and his tribute to Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Sayre Fortescue was a prominent English jurist and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench from 1689 to 1700. He was born in 1634 and played a significant role in establishing the principles of English common law.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sayre Pennington, an American Revolutionary War soldier and politician. He was born in 1736 and served as the 9th Governor of New Jersey from 1813 to 1815.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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