Sayer is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'sayere', which means 'one who says'. It was originally an occupational surname given to a public announcer or a messenger. The name has also been used as a given name since the 19th century.
In the span of sixteen years, from 2003 to 2019, there were eleven babies named Sayer born annually, with a noticeable increase from five births in 2003 to six births in 2019.