Blaire
Blaire is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Dweller on a plain, meadow, or battlefield.
Origin and history
Blaire is a given name of Scottish origin derived from the Gaelic word for a plain or meadow. Historically used as a surname and masculine name, it has gained increasing popularity in the United States as a feminine given name. It presents a sleek, modern, single-syllable style preferred by contemporary parents.
Popularity in the United States
7,959 babies in the United States have been named Blaire since 1880. It ranks #1877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #516.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 793 |
| 1990-2000 | 828 |
| 2000-2010 | 501 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,198 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,519 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone who lived near a plain or field (from the Scottish Gaelic 'blàr').
- Blaire evolved from a Scottish surname before becoming established as a given name in the English-speaking world.