Blair
Blair is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Plain, meadow, or battlefield.
Origin and history
Blair is derived from a Scottish surname based on the Gaelic word 'blàr', meaning a plain, meadow, or battlefield. Historically used as a masculine name, it expanded to feminine usage in the late 20th century. In contemporary U.S. usage, it remains a recognized unisex option with deep Gaelic roots.
Popularity in the United States
15,009 babies in the United States have been named Blair since 1880. It ranks #970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1515.
States where it is most popular
- PA (19.6 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 43 |
| 1890-1900 | 56 |
| 1900-1910 | 81 |
| 1910-1920 | 491 |
| 1920-1930 | 783 |
| 1930-1940 | 629 |
| 1940-1950 | 848 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,250 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,364 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,689 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,182 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,758 |
| 2000-2010 | 731 |
| 2010-2019 | 691 |
| 2020-2029 | 413 |
Famous people named Blair
- Blair Underwood: Actor
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone living near a plain or field, from the Scottish Gaelic word 'blàr'.
- Blair has long functioned as a major Scottish clan name and surname before gaining widespread use as a given name.