gender neutral
Blair
plain, field
About Blair
Blair presents an intriguing option for contemporary parents seeking something that defies easy categorization. The name has enjoyed various levels of popularity over decades, maintaining relevance without ever becoming trendy or dated. It carries a crisp, clean sound that feels professional and approachable simultaneously. Blair works across cultural contexts and geographic locations, never feeling out of place whether in urban or rural settings. The name's versatility extends to personality types as well—it suits the artistic soul as comfortably as the analytical mind. Parents who choose Blair often value understatement and prefer names that allow their children to define themselves rather than carrying heavy associations. It's short enough to be memorable but substantial enough to age well. Blair represents that sweet spot in naming: recognizable without being common, sophisticated without being stuffy.
Popularity of the Name Blair
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #881 | |||
| 1883 | #907 | |||
| 1884 | #986 | |||
| 1885 | #951 | |||
| 1887 | #944 | |||
| 1888 | #618 | |||
| 1889 | #804 | |||
| 1891 | #606 | |||
| 1892 | #803 | |||
| 1893 | #710 | |||
| 1894 | #968 | |||
| 1895 | #883 | |||
| 1896 | #676 | |||
| 1900 | #844 | |||
| 1901 | #962 | |||
| 1902 | #751 | |||
| 1904 | #976 | |||
| 1906 | #679 | |||
| 1908 | #658 | |||
| 1911 | #861 | |||
| 1912 | #880 | |||
| 1913 | #876 | |||
| 1914 | #802 | |||
| 1915 | #706 | |||
| 1916 | #745 | |||
| 1917 | #717 | |||
| 1918 | #723 | |||
| 1919 | #705 | |||
| 1920 | #721 | |||
| 1921 | #733 | |||
| 1922 | #760 | |||
| 1923 | #786 | |||
| 1924 | #760 | |||
| 1925 | #671 | |||
| 1926 | #684 | |||
| 1927 | #766 | |||
| 1928 | #753 | |||
| 1929 | #721 | |||
| 1930 | #712 | |||
| 1931 | #720 | |||
| 1932 | #844 | |||
| 1933 | #669 | |||
| 1934 | #752 | |||
| 1935 | #779 | |||
| 1936 | #862 | |||
| 1937 | #907 | |||
| 1938 | #737 | |||
| 1939 | #858 | |||
| 1940 | #920 | |||
| 1941 | #859 | |||
| 1942 | #683 | |||
| 1943 | #588 | |||
| 1944 | #735 | |||
| 1945 | #657 | |||
| 1946 | #730 | |||
| 1947 | #701 | |||
| 1948 | #633 | |||
| 1949 | #701 | |||
| 1950 | #562 | |||
| 1951 | #480 | #178 | ||
| 1952 | #467 | #181 | ||
| 1953 | #433 | |||
| 1954 | #436 | |||
| 1955 | #482 | #171 | ||
| 1956 | #500 | #174 | ||
| 1957 | #504 | #149 | ||
| 1958 | #518 | #180 | ||
| 1959 | #515 | #184 | ||
| 1960 | #499 | #209 | ||
| 1961 | #516 | #150 | ||
| 1962 | #456 | #192 | ||
| 1963 | #439 | #139 | ||
| 1964 | #513 | #126 | ||
| 1965 | #543 | #117 | ||
| 1966 | #516 | #103 | ||
| 1967 | #525 | #102 | ||
| 1968 | #516 | #88 | ||
| 1969 | #580 | #81 | ||
| 1970 | #601 | #56 | ||
| 1971 | #673 | #46 | ||
| 1972 | #703 | #57 | ||
| 1973 | #727 | #56 | ||
| 1974 | #684 | #50 | ||
| 1975 | #673 | #50 | ||
| 1976 | #639 | #52 | ||
| 1977 | #606 | #67 | ||
| 1978 | #579 | #54 | ||
| 1979 | #552 | #41 | ||
| 1980 | #555 | #55 | ||
| 1981 | #501 | #52 | ||
| 1982 | #567 | #44 | ||
| 1983 | #546 | #44 | ||
| 1984 | #574 | #57 | ||
| 1985 | #653 | #47 | ||
| 1986 | #644 | #55 | ||
| 1987 | #730 | #73 | ||
| 1988 | #660 | #51 | ||
| 1989 | #634 | #63 | ||
| 1990 | #579 | #79 | ||
| 1991 | #622 | #81 | #228 | |
| 1992 | #649 | #83 | #241 | |
| 1993 | #768 | #89 | #263 | |
| 1994 | #843 | #87 | #306 | |
| 1995 | #946 | #106 | #315 | |
| 1997 | #233 | #111 | #389 | |
| 1998 | #267 | #146 | #413 | |
| 1999 | #243 | #151 | #408 | |
| 2000 | #277 | #168 | #442 | |
| 2001 | #264 | #145 | #466 | |
| 2002 | #293 | #167 | #670 | |
| 2003 | #282 | #311 | #679 | |
| 2004 | #322 | #246 | #598 | |
| 2005 | #394 | #231 | #631 | |
| 2006 | #384 | #286 | #688 | |
| 2007 | #349 | #272 | #723 | |
| 2008 | #404 | #359 | #956 | |
| 2009 | #457 | #800 | ||
| 2010 | #428 | |||
| 2011 | #450 | |||
| 2012 | #409 | #960 | ||
| 2013 | #446 | #397 | ||
| 2014 | #518 | #325 | ||
| 2015 | #470 | #893 | ||
| 2016 | #486 | #996 | ||
| 2017 | #497 | #968 | ||
| 2018 | #451 | #404 | #961 | |
| 2019 | #459 | |||
| 2020 | #558 | #924 | ||
| 2021 | #506 | |||
| 2022 | #546 | |||
| 2023 | #463 | |||
| 2024 | #458 | |||
| 2025 | #448 | |||
| 1996 | #91 | #355 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Blair
- Blaire
- Blayr
- Blayre
Names Similar to Blair
Nicknames for Blair
- Bee
- Lair
- Blairy
- BB
Famous People Named Blair
| Blair Underwood | American actor |
| Blair Redford | American actor |
| Blair Tindall | American oboist and author |
| Blair Mayne | British Army officer and rugby player |
| Blair Morgan | Canadian motocross racer |
| Blair McDonough | Australian actor |
| Blair Kiel | American football player |
| Blair Butler | American writer and TV host |
| Blair O'Neal | American professional golfer and model |
| Blair Betts | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Blair Late | British journalist and broadcaster |
| Blair Walsh | American football player |
| Blair H. Sheppard | American author and consultant |
| Blair Kamin | American journalist and architecture critic |
| Blair Brown | Australian footballer |
| Blair MacKichan | British musician and record producer |
| Blair Heppell | Canadian football player |
| Blair Irwin | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Blair Taylor | American CEO and businessman |
Characters Named Blair
| Blair Waldorf | Gossip Girl |
| Blair Warner | The Facts of Life |
| Blair Wainwright | The Sims video game series |
| Blair Herter | Deathstalker book series |
| Blair Willow | Hex Hall book series |
| Blair Williams | Terminator Salvation |
| Blair Lancaster | Pretty Little Liars |
| Blair Fowler | YouTuber - juicystar07 |
| Blair Daimon | The Exorcist |
| Blair Griff | Pokémon Chronicles |
| Blair Dame | Fighting Layer |
| Blair Davis | Wheel of Fortune contestant |
| Blair Hawkes | Mega Man Star Force |
| Blair Riesenbeck | Rocket Power |
| Blair Wesker | Resident Evil - The Final Chapter |
| Blair Flannigan | Yu-Gi-Oh! GX |
| Blair Johnson | Home and Away |
| Blair | Soul Eater |