Blair Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Blair is a name associated with several Scottish clans, indicating a rich historical background.

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A Deep Dive

Blair Overview

Meaning

Battlefield, dweller on the plain, field, plain

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic word “blàr,” meaning “plain” or “field.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/blɛər/

Popularity

Blair is a unisex name that has found favor in Scotland, Canada, and the USA. In 2023, Blair ranked #329 for girls and #775 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, serene, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside, symbolizing peace and tranquility.
A Deep Dive

Blair Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Blaire, Blayre, Blayr, Blairon, Blaeren, Blayron

Common Nicknames

Blai, Bla, Lairi, Blay

Diminutives

B, Lair, Bee, Air, Lairey, Bibi

Famous People

  • Blair Underwood
    (American Actor)
  • Blair Brown
    (American Actress)
  • Blair Redford
    (American Actor)
  • Blair Tuke
    (New Zealand Sailor)
  • Blair Walsh
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Blair Waldorf
    ("Gossip Girl," TV Series)
  • Blair Williams
    ("Terminator Salvation," Film)
  • "Blair Witch Project"
    (Film)
  • Blair
    ("Soul Eater," Anime)
  • Blair
    ("Blair's Shadow," Novel)

Places

  • Blair Castle
    (Perthshire, Scotland)
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park
    (Stirling, Scotland)
  • Blair Atholl Village
    (Perth and Kinross, Scotland)
  • Blair Township
    (Michigan, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Blair?

Blair means “plain” or “field” in its origin language. It often suggests a sense of openness and clarity in personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Blair?

Blair is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word “blàr,” which means “plain” or “field.” It has roots in Scottish heritage, carrying the essence of the windswept plains and heather-covered hills.

Blair Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Blair in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3162021#2822022#2392023
Top 3 Rankings#2392023#2822022#3162021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Blair

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023239
(+43 from 2022)
1263
(+142 from 2022)
0.07220
2022282
(+34 from 2021)
1121
(+97 from 2021)
0.06252
2021316
(+19 from 2020)
1024
(+99 from 2020)
0.05716
2020335
(+67 from 2019)
925
(+154 from 2019)
0.05233
2019402
(+31 from 2018)
771
(+42 from 2018)
0.04202
2018433
(+78 from 2017)
729
(+115 from 2017)
0.03920
2017511
(+10 from 2016)
614
(+17 from 2016)
0.03250
2016521
(+84 from 2015)
597
(+113 from 2015)
0.03084
2015605
(+44 from 2014)
484
(+44 from 2014)
0.02481
2014649
(+71 from 2013)
440
(+58 from 2013)
0.02249
2013720
(+152 from 2012)
382
(+77 from 2012)
0.01982
2012872
(+105 from 2011)
305
(+43 from 2011)
0.01573
2011977
(+128 from 2010)
262
(+38 from 2010)
0.01352
20101105
(+1 from 2009)
224
(-6 from 2009)
0.01142
20091106
(+175 from 2008)
230
(+36 from 2008)
0.01136
20081281
(+22 from 2007)
194
(+7 from 2007)
0.00931
20071303
(+133 from 2006)
187
(+30 from 2006)
0.00884
20061436
(-103 from 2005)
157
(-7 from 2005)
0.00751
20051333
(+39 from 2004)
164
(+12 from 2004)
0.00808
20041372
(-7 from 2003)
152
(+4 from 2003)
0.00753
20031365
(-152 from 2002)
148
(-18 from 2002)
0.00738
20021213
(+64 from 2001)
166
(+12 from 2001)
0.00841
20011277
(-307 from 2000)
154
(-64 from 2000)
0.00777
2000970
(-84 from 1999)
218
(-23 from 1999)
0.01092
1999886
(-59 from 1998)
241
(-16 from 1998)
0.01238
1998827
(-122 from 1997)
257
(-47 from 1997)
0.01326
1997705
(-40 from 1996)
304
(-30 from 1996)
0.01592
1996665
(-24 from 1995)
334
(-4 from 1995)
0.01742
1995641
(+7 from 1994)
338
(+6 from 1994)
0.01759
1994648
(-21 from 1993)
332
(-28 from 1993)
0.01703
1993627
(-107 from 1992)
360
(-97 from 1992)
0.01826
1992520
(+12 from 1991)
457
(+19 from 1991)
0.02280
1991532
(-47 from 1990)
438
(-63 from 1990)
0.02154
1990485
(-4 from 1989)
501
(+11 from 1989)
0.02439
1989481
(-57 from 1988)
490
(-57 from 1988)
0.02460
1988424
(+64 from 1987)
547
(+104 from 1987)
0.02844
1987488
(-55 from 1986)
443
(-52 from 1986)
0.02364
1986433
(-3 from 1985)
495
(-18 from 1985)
0.02682
1985430
(+5 from 1984)
513
(+31 from 1984)
0.02779
1984435
(+44 from 1983)
482
(+71 from 1983)
0.02673
1983479
(-34 from 1982)
411
(-72 from 1982)
0.02297
1982445
(+79 from 1981)
483
(+111 from 1981)
0.02662
1981524
(+369 from 1980)
372
(+202 from 1980)
0.02080
1980893
(+501 from 1979)
170
(+82 from 1979)
0.00955
19791394
(+352 from 1978)
88
(+29 from 1978)
0.00511
19781746
(+470 from 1977)
59
(+18 from 1977)
0.00359
19772216
(-156 from 1976)
41
(-1 from 1976)
0.00249
19762060
(+351 from 1975)
42
(+9 from 1975)
0.00267
19752411
(-120 from 1974)
33
(-1 from 1974)
0.00211
19742291
(+215 from 1973)
34
(+5 from 1973)
0.00217
19732506
(+91 from 1972)
29
(+2 from 1972)
0.00187
19722597
(-222 from 1971)
27
(-5 from 1971)
0.00167
19712375
(+75 from 1970)
32
(+2 from 1970)
0.00183
19702450
(+136 from 1969)
30
(+4 from 1969)
0.00164
19692586
(-155 from 1968)
26
No change from 1968
0.00147
19682431
(-648 from 1967)
26
(-16 from 1967)
0.00152
19671783
(-17 from 1966)
42
(+1 from 1966)
0.00245
19661766
(-77 from 1965)
41
(-3 from 1965)
0.00234
19651689
(+557 from 1964)
44
(+15 from 1964)
0.00241
19642246
(-561 from 1963)
29
(-17 from 1963)
0.00148
19631685
(+97 from 1962)
46
(+5 from 1962)
0.00231
19621782
(+56 from 1961)
41
(+2 from 1961)
0.00202
19611838
(+86 from 1960)
39
(+4 from 1960)
0.00188
19601924
(+97 from 1959)
35
(+4 from 1959)
0.00168
19592021
(+356 from 1958)
31
(+8 from 1958)
0.00149
19582377
(+186 from 1957)
23
(+3 from 1957)
0.00111
19572563
(-505 from 1956)
20
(-8 from 1956)
0.00095
19562058
(+5 from 1955)
28
(+1 from 1955)
0.00136
19552063
(+123 from 1954)
27
(+3 from 1954)
0.00135
19542186
(-403 from 1953)
24
(-7 from 1953)
0.00121
19531783
(+240 from 1952)
31
(+6 from 1952)
0.00161
19522023
(+452 from 1951)
25
(+8 from 1951)
0.00131
19512475
(-473 from 1950)
17
(-6 from 1950)
0.00092
19502002
(+997 from 1949)
23
(+11 from 1949)
0.00131
19492999
(+138 from 1948)
12
(+1 from 1948)
0.00068
19483137
(-239 from 1947)
11
(-2 from 1947)
0.00063
19472898
(+767 from 1946)
13
(+5 from 1946)
0.00072
19463665
(-278 from 1945)
8
No change from 1945
0.00050
19453387
(+667 from 1944)
8
(+2 from 1944)
0.00059
19444054
(-561 from 1943)
6
(-2 from 1943)
0.00044
19433493
(-50 from 1942)
8
No change from 1942
0.00056
19423443
(-235 from 1940)
8
No change from 1940
0.00058
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19403208
(-62 from 1937)
8
No change from 1937
0.00068
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19373146
(+1058 from 1935)
8
(+3 from 1935)
0.00073
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19354204
(+14 from 1933)
5
No change from 1933
0.00046
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19334218
(+88 from 1926)
5
(-1 from 1926)
0.00048
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19264306
(-304 from 1924)
6
(-1 from 1924)
0.00049
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19244002
(+249 from 1919)
7
(+1 from 1919)
0.00054
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19194251
(+23 from 1915)
6
(+1 from 1915)
0.00051
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19154274
(-1086 from 1914)
5
(-1 from 1914)
0.00049
19143188
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00075
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Blair

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3992021#2902022#2352023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4972021#4952022#5152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2222021#1552022#2092023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3992021#3022022#3652023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2492021#2352022#1502023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3072021#3722022#2142023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3482021#2942022#3462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2692021#2622022#2042023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2742021#2622022#2782023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4742021#5022022#5802023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2822021#2702022#2522023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2582021#2032022#2012023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1392021#1382022#1542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2762021#2502022#2202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2062021#1952022#1922023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2602021#3642022#1862023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4812021#4862022#3872023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1692021#2142022#1262023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1982021#1782022#1512023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2732021#3232022#2192023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2902021#2752022#3232023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2002021#1372022#892023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3432021#4832022#2292023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1882021#2062022#1582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3202021#3252022#1582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1972021#1342022#1482023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2102021#2232022#1202023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2922021#3362022#2362023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1762021#2162022#2042023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3582021#3222022#3552023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2802021#1112022#1172023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6902021#5602022#3362023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3142021#2282022#2162023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3242021#3052022#2472023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5192018#3482022#4742023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2572015#1122020#1812023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1442021#712022#1422023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1422021#1052022#1042023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3312021#2392022#2292023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3822021#2442022#1982023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4822018#3252022#2622023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1581988#1962018#1322020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1892021#1912022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1722021#2082023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3321988

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2441983

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1642023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1792023

Popularity Rankings for Blair in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1642021#2152022#2232023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3192021#2482022#2972023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#2982021#3282023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3972020#4362022#3082023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5862021#5592022#4452023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7672021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Blair a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Blair has been a surname in Scotland and has evolved into a first name for any gender. Its Scottish roots contribute to its universal appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Blair

Blair in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Blair Underwood (Actor, born 1964): An American actor noted for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater.
  • Blair Brown (Actress, born 1946): An American actress known for her work in film, television, and on Broadway.
  • Blair Redford (Actor, born 1983): An American actor recognized for his roles in "The Lying Game" and "Switched at Birth."
  • Blair Tuke (Sailor, born 1989): A New Zealand sailor and Olympic gold medalist in sailing.
  • Blair Walsh (Athlete, born 1990): An American football player who has played as a placekicker in the NFL.
  • Blair Thornton (Musician, born 1950): A Canadian guitarist who was a member of the rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
  • Blair Athol (Racehorse, 1861–1872): A famous British racehorse and winner of the Epsom Derby.
  • Blair Waldorf ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Series): A wealthy and influential socialite navigating the drama of New York's Upper East Side.
  • Blair Williams ("Terminator Salvation," 2009 Film): A soldier fighting against the machines in a post-apocalyptic future.
  • "Blair Witch Project" (1999 Film): A horror movie about three filmmakers who disappear while investigating a local legend.
  • Blair ("Soul Eater," 2008 Anime): A powerful cat witch with a playful and mischievous personality.
  • Blair ("Blair's Shadow," 2014 Novel): A mystery novel centered around a young woman uncovering dark secrets in her family.
  • Blair Cramer ("One Life to Live," 1968 TV Series): A complex character involved in numerous dramatic storylines over the years.
  • Blair ("Blair's Revenge," 2016 Comic Series): A graphic novel about a woman seeking vengeance for her family.
  • Blair Castle (Perthshire, Scotland): A historic castle in the Scottish Highlands, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray.
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park (Stirling, Scotland): A wildlife park in Scotland, featuring a variety of exotic animals and family attractions.
  • Blair Township (Michigan, USA): A township in Grand Traverse County, known for its rural landscapes and farming community.
  • Blair Atholl Village (Perth and Kinross, Scotland): A village at the confluence of the Garry and Tilt rivers, close to the Cairngorms National Park.

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