Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Blair.
National Rank (2025)
#169
All-Time Peak Rank
#169 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
23,267
Unisex Distribution39.2% Boy / 60.8% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Blair Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Blair
According to SSA data, Blair achieved its highest historical rank of #169 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,806 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 273.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 84 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Blair scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+273.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,806Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
84Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:17
1920s:13
1930s:18
1940s:82
1950s:249
1960s:369
1970s:414
1980s:4,406
1990s:3,562
2000s:1,771
2010s:4,809
2020s:7,557
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBlair
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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