23,976births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2003Peak · Scotland
#62Scotland 2025
Blair is a boy name family recorded 23,976 times in 7 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#62 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2003, at 257.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Blair
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair | English | 15,009 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2091 | 1963 | ▲ 12 % |
| Blair | English | 4,173 | 🏴 Scotland | #62 | 2003 | ▲ 14 % |
| Blair | English | 3,004 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1981 | – |
| Blair | English | 937 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1980 | – |
| Blair | English | 572 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1981 | – |
| Blair | English | 243 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1307 | 2025 | ▲ 134 % |
Questions about Blair
How popular is the name Blair?
In 2025 it ranked #62 in Scotland. Official registers record 23,976 births across 7 countries.
When was Blair most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2003, at 257.3 births per 100,000.
Is Blair a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Blair is a boy name.