Blaire Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Scotland, Blaire was originally written as “de Blare” before making it to the current English spelling.

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A Deep Dive

Blaire Overview

Meaning

Battlefield, plain

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Blaire is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word “blár,” meaning “plain” or “field.” It originated as a surname before becoming a given name.

Pronunciation

/blɛər/

Popularity

Blaire is a gender-neutral name popular in English-speaking countries like the USA and the UK. In 2023, Blaire ranked #515 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Elegant, strong, sophisticated, confident

Name Day

November 15th
A Deep Dive

Blaire Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Blair, Blairee, Blayre, Blaere, Blayree, Blare, Blar

Common Nicknames

B, Bee, Bebe, Blai, Bla, Lair, Aire, Blair-Bear

Diminutives

Blairey, Blairy, Blai-Bla, Bla-Bla, Airey

Famous People

  • Blaire Van Valkenburgh
    (American Paleontologist)
  • Blaire Pancake
    (American Athlete)
  • Blaire Hanks
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Blaire Lily
    ("Unfriended," Film)
  • Blaire Waldorf
    ("Gossip Girl," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Blaire?

Blaire means “plain” or “battlefield,” which suggests a connection to nature and spaces for combat.

What Is the Origin of The Name Blaire?

The name Blaire has its roots in Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word “blàr,” meaning “plain” or “field.”

Blaire Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#6402021#5612022#5152023
Top 3 Rankings#5152023#5612022#6402021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Blaire

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023515
(+46 from 2022)
584
(+42 from 2022)
0.03339
2022561
(+79 from 2021)
542
(+79 from 2021)
0.03023
2021640
(+31 from 2020)
463
(+37 from 2020)
0.02584
2020671
(+59 from 2019)
426
(+40 from 2019)
0.02410
2019730
(+115 from 2018)
386
(+65 from 2018)
0.02104
2018845
(+64 from 2017)
321
(+27 from 2017)
0.01726
2017909
(+40 from 2016)
294
(+6 from 2016)
0.01556
2016949
(+221 from 2015)
288
(+73 from 2015)
0.01488
20151170
(+69 from 2014)
215
(+19 from 2014)
0.01102
20141239
(+180 from 2013)
196
(+36 from 2013)
0.01002
20131419
(+294 from 2012)
160
(+39 from 2012)
0.00830
20121713
(-12 from 2011)
121
(-2 from 2011)
0.00624
20111701
(+392 from 2010)
123
(+29 from 2010)
0.00635
20102093
(+658 from 2009)
94
(+29 from 2009)
0.00479
20092751
(+135 from 2008)
65
(+4 from 2008)
0.00321
20082886
(+104 from 2007)
61
(+2 from 2007)
0.00293
20072990
(-50 from 2006)
59
(+1 from 2006)
0.00279
20062940
(+646 from 2005)
58
(+17 from 2005)
0.00277
20053586
(+103 from 2004)
41
(+2 from 2004)
0.00202
20043689
(-399 from 2003)
39
(-5 from 2003)
0.00193
20033290
(-8 from 2002)
44
(+2 from 2002)
0.00219
20023282
(-26 from 2001)
42
No change from 2001
0.00213
20013256
(-402 from 2000)
42
(-8 from 2000)
0.00212
20002854
(-511 from 1999)
50
(-13 from 1999)
0.00251
19992343
(-6 from 1998)
63
(+3 from 1998)
0.00324
19982337
(-293 from 1997)
60
(-9 from 1997)
0.00310
19972044
(-322 from 1996)
69
(-18 from 1996)
0.00361
19961722
(-20 from 1995)
87
(+1 from 1995)
0.00454
19951702
(+12 from 1994)
86
No change from 1994
0.00448
19941714
(-20 from 1993)
86
(-2 from 1993)
0.00441
19931694
(-94 from 1992)
88
(-8 from 1992)
0.00446
19921600
(-83 from 1991)
96
(-6 from 1991)
0.00479
19911517
(+100 from 1990)
102
(+10 from 1990)
0.00502
19901617
(-112 from 1989)
92
(-3 from 1989)
0.00448
19891505
(-114 from 1988)
95
(-6 from 1988)
0.00477
19881391
(+385 from 1987)
101
(+35 from 1987)
0.00525
19871776
(-250 from 1986)
66
(-14 from 1986)
0.00352
19861526
(-187 from 1985)
80
(-18 from 1985)
0.00433
19851339
(-45 from 1984)
98
(+2 from 1984)
0.00531
19841294
(+271 from 1983)
96
(+25 from 1983)
0.00532
19831565
(+19 from 1982)
71
(-3 from 1982)
0.00397
19821584
(+79 from 1981)
74
(+5 from 1981)
0.00408
19811663
(+615 from 1980)
69
(+26 from 1980)
0.00386
19802278
(+1774 from 1979)
43
(+25 from 1979)
0.00241
19794052
(+1906 from 1978)
18
(+8 from 1978)
0.00104
19785958
(-1534 from 1977)
10
(-5 from 1977)
0.00061
19774424
(+1091 from 1975)
15
(+5 from 1975)
0.00091
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19755515
(+1384 from 1974)
10
(+3 from 1974)
0.00064
19746899
(-1422 from 1972)
7
(-2 from 1972)
0.00045
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19725477
(+1589 from 1970)
9
(+3 from 1970)
0.00056
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19707066
(+405 from 1969)
6
(+1 from 1969)
0.00033
19697471
(-669 from 1967)
5
No change from 1967
0.00028
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19676802
(-238 from 1966)
5
No change from 1966
0.00029
19666564
(-752 from 1965)
5
(-1 from 1965)
0.00028
19655812
(-804 from 1964)
6
(-2 from 1964)
0.00033
19645008
(+1381 from 1960)
8
(+3 from 1960)
0.00041
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19606389
(-303 from 1957)
5
No change from 1957
0.00024
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
(-761 from 1956)
5
(-1 from 1956)
0.00024
19565325
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00029
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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 Blaire

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5692021#6072022#5252023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#11052021#11412022#11812023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4842021#4122022#5162023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6542021#3792022#3322023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7812021#7592022#6042023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4572021#2842022#3512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4812021#4602022#3872023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4252021#3222022#3412023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4582021#5362022#5432023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6532021#5822022#4542023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4572021#5522022#5892023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5852021#3412022#3392023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#14422021#11022022#10842023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8102021#5062022#7202023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2562021#3132022#1622023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4822021#5602022#3132023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6492021#5592022#6932023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6022021#4912022#7722023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6712021#4062022#2462023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4182021#5412022#2492023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5502021#2802022#2722023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3202021#3342022#2682023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9092021#7082022#4012023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8412021#7042022#4842023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4972021#4382022#6292023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6482021#4292022#5172023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8532021#4392022#8322023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10682021#9742022#8892023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5062021#5282022#3202023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3432021#4172022#3532023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4302020#5752021#4612023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5792021#6412022#8012023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2722018#2402022#2692023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3752014#4212020#3682021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2082020#1662022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7802022#8702023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2302017#1752021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2532023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1742017

Popularity Rankings for Blaire in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1772021#2852022#2102023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3942021#4332022#5622023

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

Is Blaire a Name for Boys or Girls?

Blaire is typically considered a girl’s name due to its chic and modern appeal.

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

Blaire in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Blaire Van Valkenburgh (Paleontologist, 1952): An American paleontologist specializing in the study of carnivorous mammals.
  • Blaire Pancake (Athlete, 1985–2008): An American athlete and volleyball player who tragically passed away at a young age.
  • Blaire Hanks (Singer, 1992): An American country singer and songwriter.
  • Blaire Lily ("Unfriended," 2014 Film): A teenager who experiences supernatural occurrences while chatting online with friends.
  • Blaire Waldorf ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Series): A main character in the TV series, known for her fashion sense and complex relationships.
  • None

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