Blair
boy name#2091 in 2025Blair entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #434 in 1953, ranks #2091 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#2091
rank today
#434
peak (1953)
70
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #855 |
| 1890s | #807 |
| 1900s | #928 |
| 1910s | #804 |
| 1920s | #735 |
| 1930s | #783 |
| 1940s | #721 |
| 1950s | #491 |
| 1960s | #510 |
| 1970s | #644 |
| 1980s | #607 |
| 1990s | #892 |
| 2000s | #1861 |
| 2010s | #2040 |
| 2020s | #2152 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Blair has been most popular in PA, TX, MD.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Blair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Blair alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Blair in 2025?
- Blair ranks #2091 among US boy names in 2025, with 70 babies given the name.
- When was the name Blair most popular?
- Blair peaked in 1953, reaching #434 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Blair with classmates?
- Blair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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