Blair
Male name · ↓ Falling
5,057
Total Births
1963
Peak Year
#238
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Blair
Blair is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 5,486 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 88 births |
| 1890s | 112 births |
| 1900s | 134 births |
| 1910s | 291 births |
| 1920s | 374 births |
| 1930s | 282 births |
| 1940s | 347 births |
| 1950s | 909 births |
| 1960s | 934 births |
| 1970s | 667 births |
| 1980s | 845 births |
| 1990s | 503 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Blair?
Blair has been given to 5,057 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1963 with 131 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #238.
Is Blair a boy or girl name?
Blair is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Blair most popular?
Blair was most popular in 1963, when 131 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Blair?
Blair first appeared in US records in 1881.