UnisexScottish Gaelic origin

Blair: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Field or plain, open and honest.

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Syllables
1
Current rank
#2563
Peak
#434 in 1953

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1881: #88218811900: #84619001910: #105019101920: #72119201930: #71219301940: #92019401950: #56319501960: #50019601970: #60119701980: #55519801990: #58019902000: #123620002005: #257020052010: #197320102015: #203420152020: #25632020#1#2570

What Blair Means

Blair is a unisex name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Field or plain, open and honest.

How Popular Blair Is

Blair currently ranks #2563 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #434 in 1953. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Blair

  • Blair peaked at #434 in the U.S. in 1953.
  • Blair is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Blair

Other Scottish Gaelic names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Blair

Scottish Gaelic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Blair.

Questions About Blair

What does Blair mean?

Blair is a unisex name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Field or plain, open and honest.

How popular is Blair?

Blair currently ranks #2563 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #434 in 1953. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Blair come from?

Blair comes from Scottish Gaelic roots. Blair peaked at #434 in the U.S. in 1953.

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