Blaire
blare
US Popularity:1083
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Plain, field, battlefield
Blaire is a gender-neutral title derived from the Gaelic word blár, meaning “plain, field, battlefield.” This Scottish title began as a surname and is also spelled as Blare, Blair, and Blayr, originally written as “de Blare.” You may also encounter several places with this name while venturing throughout Scotland. Originally a masculine name, Blaire has become gender-fluid and will grant baby the freedom to express themselves. Fun fact: author of 1984 George Orwell’s real name is Eric Arthur Blair. Whether you’re an English literature buff or wish to honor your Scottish heritage, Blaire is a classic choice that baby will undoubtedly love.
Blaire Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Blaire is currently #1008 on The Bump
Boy:Blaire is currently #746 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Blaire is currently #549 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Blaire is currently #1083 in U.S. births
Boy:Blaire is currently #17575 in U.S. births
Girl:Blaire is currently #1116 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1116
in 2022
+ 133
from 2021
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