Blair Unisex

Popularity: #163 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BLARE //blɛr//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: field; English: plain

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Blair has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language, derived from the word "blàr," meaning "field" or "plain." This etymological origin reflects the geographical features of Scotland, where many place names incorporate the term. The name was initially used as a surname, emerging in the medieval period, and it is associated with various locations in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.

The transition of Blair from a surname to a given name occurred in the 19th century, as surnames began to be adopted as first names in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Blair has been linked to several notable figures and locations.

One significant milestone is the establishment of Blair Castle in the 13th century, which became the seat of the Dukes of Atholl. The castle's prominence contributed to the name's recognition and usage in Scotland.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its longstanding presence in Scottish heritage. The name gained further attention through literary works and cultural references, notably in the 19th century, when it began to be used more widely as a feminine given name.

Culturally, Blair carries connotations of nature and the landscape, resonating with themes of beauty and tranquility associated with fields and plains. The name has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing strength and resilience.

While diminutive forms like "Blairie" may exist, the name itself has maintained a strong identity throughout its history. Overall, the name Blair reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic roots and cultural significance, embodying a connection to the Scottish landscape and heritage.

Famous people named Blair

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Blair Waldorf is a fictional character best known for her role in the television series Gossip Girl.

Fictional characters named Blair

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Blair Waldorf is a fictional character from the TV series Gossip Girl. She is a wealthy and ambitious socialite known for her complex relationships and strong personality.

Blair is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Soul Eater. They are a skilled weapon who can transform into a scythe and is known for their calm demeanor and strong sense of justice.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Blair, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Blair. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Blair was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Blair has ranked as high as #363 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Blair has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Blair is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Blair was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Blair.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,876 70 1,806
2024 1,482 67 1,415
2023 1,350 86 1,264
2022 1,203 81 1,122
2021 1,085 60 1,025
2020 974 49 925
2019 837 66 771
2018 784 55 729
2017 689 75 614
2016 681 84 597
2015 554 70 484
2014 513 73 440
2013 442 59 383
2012 369 64 305
2011 337 75 262
2010 294 70 224
2009 278 48 230
2008 264 70 194
2007 245 58 187
2006 250 93 157
2005 208 44 164
2004 238 85 153
2003 216 68 148
2002 236 70 166
2001 241 87 154
2000 326 108 218
1999 332 91 241
1998 385 128 257
1997 419 115 304
1996 452 118 334
1995 475 137 338
1994 493 161 332
1993 545 185 360
1992 709 252 457
1991 705 267 438
1990 805 304 501
1989 736 246 490
1988 751 204 547
1987 599 156 443
1986 688 193 495
1985 693 180 513
1984 700 218 482
1983 648 237 411
1982 711 228 483
1981 653 281 372
1980 409 239 170
1979 329 241 88
1978 270 211 59
1977 234 193 41
1976 207 165 42
1975 182 150 32
1974 177 143 34
1973 151 122 29
1972 158 131 27
1971 183 151 32
1970 212 182 30
1969 207 181 26
1968 240 214 26
1967 244 202 42
1966 256 215 41
1965 243 199 44
1964 259 230 29
1963 376 330 46
1962 347 306 41
1961 276 237 39
1960 285 250 35
1959 264 233 31
1958 242 219 23
1957 256 236 20
1956 257 229 28
1955 258 231 27
1954 298 274 24
1953 299 268 31
1952 244 219 25
1951 214 197 17
1950 167 144 23
1949 107 95 12
1948 125 114 11
1947 110 97 13
1946 88 80 8
1945 92 84 8
1944 77 71 6
1943 125 117 8
1942 96 88 8
1941 54 54 0
1940 56 48 8
1939 51 51 0
1938 69 69 0
1937 55 47 8
1936 50 50 0
1935 68 63 5
1934 66 66 0
1933 82 77 5
1932 57 57 0
1931 72 72 0
1930 77 77 0
1929 75 75 0
1928 73 73 0
1927 73 73 0
1926 92 86 6
1925 90 90 0
1924 84 77 7
1923 71 71 0
1922 76 76 0
1921 81 81 0
1920 81 81 0
1919 85 79 6
1918 78 78 0
1917 73 73 0
1916 67 67 0
1915 74 69 5
1914 49 43 6
1913 31 31 0
1912 26 26 0
1911 15 15 0
1910 10 10 0
1909 5 5 0
1908 16 16 0
1907 7 7 0
1906 13 13 0
1905 7 7 0
1904 7 7 0
1902 10 10 0
1901 6 6 0
1900 10 10 0
1897 5 5 0
1896 11 11 0
1895 7 7 0
1894 6 6 0
1893 9 9 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 10 10 0
1889 7 7 0
1888 11 11 0
1887 5 5 0
1885 5 5 0
1884 5 5 0
1883 5 5 0
1881 5 5 0

Top States for Blair (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 152
11%
CA 98
7%
OH 80
6%
FL 72
5%
PA 64
4%
IL 53
4%
MO 53
4%
GA 51
4%
MI 51
4%
MN 48
3%
IN 45
3%
NY 44
3%
VA 42
3%
TN 41
3%
NC 38
3%
WA 31
2%
WI 31
2%
LA 31
2%
KY 29
2%
OK 27
2%
IA 26
2%
UT 24
2%
AZ 23
2%
AL 23
2%
MD 22
2%
CO 20
1%
NE 20
1%
NJ 20
1%
KS 19
1%
SC 19
1%
AR 19
1%
MS 16
1%
ND 11
1%
MA 11
1%
NV 11
1%
ID 10
1%
OR 9
1%
CT 8
1%
WV 7
0%
SD 7
0%
DC 6
0%
DE 6
0%
ME 5
0%