Blaire
Meaningplain, field · Scottish form of Blair
- US rank
- #384
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #384 in 2025
802 babies were named Blaire in the US in 2025. It has climbed 289 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1956–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Blaire you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,004 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Blaire, 802 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blaire would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlaire first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearBlaire is at its all-time high right now: #384 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBlaire is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,004.
- TrendBlaire has climbed 289 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #384. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBlaire is most popular in Iowa, where it ranks #138, followed by North Dakota (#162) and New Hampshire (#174). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningBlaire is a Scottish form of Blair, which means “plain, field”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Blaire
Blaire is a girl name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “plain, field”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ire”. US birth records list Blaire for girls from 1956 to 2025, in 61 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #384 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #384, with 802 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 523,560 girls |
| 1970s | 4.8 | 206,186 girls |
| 1980s | 46 | 21,730 girls |
| 1990s | 46 | 21,791 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,955 girls |
| 2010s | 126 | 7,910 girls |
| 2020s | 362 | 2,762 girls |
Other spellings of Blaire
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Blaire
What does the name Blaire mean?
Blaire means “plain, field” in Scottish, as a form of Blair.
What is the origin of the name Blaire?
Blaire has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Blaire a boy or girl name?
Blaire is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Blaire?
Blaire ranked #384 for US girls in 2025, given to 802 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#384).