Blair is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #705 in 1997 with 304 recorded births. This places Blair in the top 4% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,806 births ranking #169. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 5,726 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.