Names / Blair
Is Blair a first name or a last name?
Blair is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Blair
- United States. Blair is used both ways: about 78,026 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 25,605 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Blair is used both ways: 72% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Blair is used both ways: 38% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- New Zealand. Blair is used both ways: 40% of people from New Zealand with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Blair by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Blair as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (676 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 239 | 105 | 69% |
| United Kingdom | 82 | 32 | 72% |
| Canada | 33 | 54 | 38% |
| New Zealand | 27 | 41 | 40% |
| Australia | 26 | 20 | 57% |
| Jamaica | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Blair in the United States
- As a surname: about 78,026 people in the 2010 census, rank 416 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 25,605 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 55% of them girls.
Blair as a given name: men or women?
About 15% of people with Blair as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 55% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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