Truman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTROO-muhn / /ˈtruː.mən/English; Latin
Meaning
English: loyal one; Latin: steadfast
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Truman has its roots in Old English, where it means 'loyal one.' It gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century, particularly due to the influence of President Harry S. Truman. The name reflects qualities of loyalty and steadfastness, making it a favorable choice for many parents.
Trend Summary
The name Truman has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Trum
- Tru
International Variants
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Famous people named Truman
Truman Capote was an American author known for his works such as 'In Cold Blood' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.'.
Truman Show is a notable film that features a character named Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carrey.
Truman State University is named after President Harry S. Truman and is located in Kirksville, Missouri.
Fictional characters named Truman
Truman Burbank is the main character in the film 'The Truman Show,' who discovers his life is a reality television show.
Truman is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Truman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Truman has ranked as high as #503 nationally, which occurred in 1945, and has been most popular in Texas, Missouri, California, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Truman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Truman (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 7 | |
UT | 5 | |
IL | 5 | |
OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 20 |
1882 | 17 |
1883 | 21 |
1884 | 15 |
1885 | 17 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 18 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 18 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 16 |
1893 | 18 |
1894 | 19 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 20 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 16 |
1899 | 9 |
1900 | 25 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 20 |
1903 | 19 |
1904 | 34 |
1905 | 30 |
1906 | 31 |
1907 | 30 |
1908 | 38 |
1909 | 34 |
1910 | 39 |
1911 | 50 |
1912 | 82 |
1913 | 146 |
1914 | 162 |
1915 | 202 |
1916 | 219 |
1917 | 225 |
1918 | 240 |
1919 | 225 |
1920 | 262 |
1921 | 238 |
1922 | 245 |
1923 | 212 |
1924 | 240 |
1925 | 260 |
1926 | 221 |
1927 | 241 |
1928 | 198 |
1929 | 217 |
1930 | 202 |
1931 | 197 |
1932 | 183 |
1933 | 196 |
1934 | 203 |
1935 | 198 |
1936 | 176 |
1937 | 194 |
1938 | 168 |
1939 | 174 |
1940 | 210 |
1941 | 164 |
1942 | 170 |
1943 | 213 |
1944 | 197 |
1945 | 540 |
1946 | 286 |
1947 | 204 |
1948 | 160 |
1949 | 158 |
1950 | 119 |
1951 | 76 |
1952 | 70 |
1953 | 71 |
1954 | 74 |
1955 | 64 |
1956 | 51 |
1957 | 58 |
1958 | 50 |
1959 | 39 |
1960 | 70 |
1961 | 53 |
1962 | 51 |
1963 | 56 |
1964 | 52 |
1965 | 66 |
1966 | 46 |
1967 | 56 |
1968 | 59 |
1969 | 62 |
1970 | 57 |
1971 | 77 |
1972 | 51 |
1973 | 43 |
1974 | 45 |
1975 | 38 |
1976 | 49 |
1977 | 54 |
1978 | 39 |
1979 | 37 |
1980 | 37 |
1981 | 33 |
1982 | 29 |
1983 | 37 |
1984 | 41 |
1985 | 52 |
1986 | 42 |
1987 | 47 |
1988 | 22 |
1989 | 46 |
1990 | 50 |
1991 | 51 |
1992 | 44 |
1993 | 70 |
1994 | 78 |
1995 | 78 |
1996 | 106 |
1997 | 95 |
1998 | 115 |
1999 | 118 |
2000 | 145 |
2001 | 130 |
2002 | 140 |
2003 | 159 |
2004 | 175 |
2005 | 167 |
2006 | 194 |
2007 | 202 |
2008 | 176 |
2009 | 174 |
2010 | 197 |
2011 | 183 |
2012 | 220 |
2013 | 209 |
2014 | 221 |
2015 | 213 |
2016 | 193 |
2017 | 175 |
2018 | 165 |
2019 | 152 |
2020 | 148 |
2021 | 129 |
2022 | 125 |
2023 | 114 |
2024 | 90 |