Blair is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1575 in 2006 with 93 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 128 births ranking #1050. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 22,098 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.