Blair

Rank 282nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Blair was 282nd most popular baby name for girls and 561st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,198 babies were named Blair in the United States. The gender distribution for "Blair" is 93.2% female and 6.8% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,809 babies in the United States were named Blair. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Blair is around 33 to 34 years old.

The name "Blair" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Blair is .

Blair Meaning & Origin

Blair is a unisex name of Scottish origin which signifies "dweller on the plain," evoking images of open spaces, freedom and strong connection to nature.

The name Blair is described as chic, enterprising and mystery-loving.

Pronunciation

Blair is pronounced bler in English. The name Blair has 5 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Blair

  • The name Blair is unisex and can be used for both boys and girls.

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Geography

Where is the name Blair most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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