Blair is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1098 in 1997 with 115 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 128 births ranking #1050. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 16,392 boys born was named Blair. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Blair is a sleek Scottish surname-style name with a crisp, modern feel. It sounds composed, polished, and quietly strong.
The name moved from surname into first-name use and later became especially successful for girls because of its minimal, sophisticated tone. Its modern image now matters more than its landscape root.