Blair
Blair: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bleɹ/ · /blɛə/
Meaning and origin of Blair
Root meaning: “field, plain”
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic blàr (“field, plain”).
How popular is Blair?
Since 1880, 23,267 girls and 15,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Blair (61% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #434 in 1953. In 2025 it ranked #169 for girls, with 1,876 babies given the name.
Names similar to Blair
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Blair
Sister and brother names that share Blair's Scottish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Blair FAQ
What does the name Blair mean?
Blair traces back to a root meaning "field, plain". A unisex given name. A male given name. A female given name. From Scottish Gaelic blàr (“field, plain”).
What is the origin of the name Blair?
Blair is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Blair?
Since 1880, 23,267 girls and 15,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Blair (61% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #434 in 1953. In 2025 it ranked #169 for girls, with 1,876 babies given the name.
Is Blair a boy or girl name?
Blair is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (23,267 girls and 15,009 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.