Blaire Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Blaire is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Blaire?
Blaire is spelled B-L-A-I-R-E. The name has 6 letters.
Blaire at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Blaire is derived from a Scottish surname meaning “plain” or “field.”
- Origin
- Blaire may derive from Scots Gaelic origins and is commonly associated with geographic features like a field or flat area.
- Pronunciation
- BLER · 1 syllable
Blaire Popularity in 2025
Rank#384
Recorded Births802
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 62 places to #384 and recorded 103 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 180 places to #9,714 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Blaire Mean?
Blaire is derived from a Scottish surname meaning “plain” or “field.”
Origin: Blaire may derive from Scots Gaelic origins and is commonly associated with geographic features like a field or flat area.
How Do You Pronounce Blaire?
PronunciationBLER
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Blaire?
- History
- Blaire originated as a Scottish surname and has more recently been used as a given name.
Blaire Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 802 | #384 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 699 | #446 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 587 | #518 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Girls | 542 | #561 |
| 2022 | Boys | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2021 | Girls | 463 | #641 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 426 | #673 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 386 | #731 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 321 | #845 |
| 2017 | Girls | 294 | #910 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 288 | #949 |
| 2015 | Girls | 215 | #1,170 |
| 2014 | Girls | 196 | #1,240 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 160 | #1,420 |
| 2012 | Girls | 121 | #1,714 |
| 2011 | Girls | 123 | #1,701 |
When Was Blaire Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
802 recorded births
National rank #384
2024 · Girls
699 recorded births
National rank #446
2023 · Girls
587 recorded births
National rank #518
2022 · Girls
542 recorded births
National rank #561
Where Blaire Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #138 | 23 |
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| NH | #174 | 7 |
| ID | #193 | 11 |
| MI | #199 | 45 |
| MO | #208 | 29 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| KY | #216 | 21 |