Blair: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BLAIR · 1 syllable
Blair means “field, plain”, from Scottish.
From Scottish Gaelic blar (“field, plain”).
- Meaning
- field, plain
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- BLAIR
- US rank (2025)
- #169
- US babies a year
- about 1,399 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Blair?
Blair was the #169 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,876 babies. It’s rising: up 216% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #169 |
| Scotland | #85 |
| Ireland | #328 |
| Canada | #320 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Blair?
Half of US adults named Blair are older than 41; most are between 22 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Blair
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Blair have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Blair
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Blair
What does the name Blair mean?
Blair means “field, plain”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Blair?
Blair is pronounced BLAIR.
How popular is the name Blair?
Blair was the #169 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,876 babies. It’s rising: up 216% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Blair?
Half of US adults named Blair are older than 41. Most are between 22 and 73.