Blair is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1238 in 2020 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 72 births ranking #551. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 420.0%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 10,323 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.