Blair is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #978 in 2011 with 262 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,806 births ranking #169. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.6%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 6,713 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.