Sayre is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from Old Norse elements 'sae' meaning 'sea', and 'hrar' referring to 'rocky promontory'. This name was traditionally used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name in the late 20th century. It has been infrequently recorded throughout history but gained some attention in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling.
"The name Sayre had a consistent number of births annually until 2007, with the highest peak occurring in 2018 and most recently in 2022."