Saer
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Saer in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Saer is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Saer is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, an ancient Welsh given name meaning "carpenter" or "craftsman," from the Welsh saer (carpenter). It was used in medieval Wales and appears in historical Welsh records, making it one of the oldest occupational names in the Celtic tradition.
Saer is exceedingly rare in U.S. birth records. Its four-letter form is striking in its simplicity — an ancient Welsh craftsman's name that has survived into the modern era as one of the most understated and authentic Celtic names available.
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Saer first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2018. A twenty-first-century entry, Saer belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Welsh classification suggests a path from welsh linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saer has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11881 | — |
The Story of Saer
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Saer is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Saer are most likely born between 2018 and 2018.
How rare is Saer?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Saer is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2018–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11881 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2018