Meaning: Its source is blar, a Gaelic name meaning "Field."

Origin: "blar."

Alternative Spellings: Blaire

Popularity: The name Blair ranked 748th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This Scottish place name, common to a number of locales, was first used as a surname.

Meaning: Its source is blar, a Gaelic name meaning "Field."

Origin: "blar."

Alternative Spellings: Blayre and Blaire

Popularity: The name Blair ranked 1356th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This Scottish place name, common to a number of locales, was first used as a surname.