A boatman or mariner
Derived from the English occupational surname for a mariner or seaman. It is a modern spelling variant of Sailor, which gained some visibility as a given name in the late 20th century. The name evokes a sense of adventure and connection to the sea.
Less common today
Sailer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,972 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American model and daughter of Christie Brinkley
