Blair
Boy name · #2095 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Blair? In official American birth records, Blair has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 70 baby boys were named Blair, placing it at #2095 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2036, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 25,714 boys born in 2025 was named Blair.
Babies named Blair per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Blair first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1963, when 330 boys were named Blair — good for #439 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Blair against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Blair in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Blair is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Blair will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Blair is most common
State-level data for Blair is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Blair
Statistically, parents drawn to Blair tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Byron, Brent, Chet, Rusty, and Brant.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Blair | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2091 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2169 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1851 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1917 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2300 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2586 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2150 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2385 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1918 |
| 2016 | 84 | #1799 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2036 |
| 2014 | 73 | #1959 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2205 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2104 |
| 2011 | 75 | #1866 |
| 2010 | 70 | #1975 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2585 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2001 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2257 |
| 2006 | 93 | #1575 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2528 |
| 2004 | 85 | #1555 |
| 2003 | 68 | #1764 |
| 2002 | 70 | #1682 |
| 2001 | 87 | #1429 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Blair?
In official American birth records, the name Blair first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Blair a popular boy name?
Blair ranked #2095 among boys in 2025 with 70 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2036.
When was the name Blair most popular?
Blair peaked in 1963, when 330 American boys received the name (ranked #439 that year). Since 1963 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Blair?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 25,714 newborn American boys was named Blair. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.