Blair is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4012 in 2010 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 72 births ranking #551. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 64,207 girls born was named Blair. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.