Tru Unisex

Popularity: #523 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtroo / /truː/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: true; Latin: faithful

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, 'Tru' is often derived from the word 'true,' symbolizing honesty and integrity. In Latin, it relates to the concept of faithfulness, reflecting loyalty and steadfastness.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • True
  • Truett

International Variants

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Famous people named Tru

Tru Wilson — American football player.

Fictional characters named Tru

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Sibling Suggestions

TroyTreyTristanTuckerTrevorTyler

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tru was first seen in the United States in 1995. Tru has ranked as high as #913 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tru has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tru (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 65
16%
GA 41
10%
LA 27
7%
FL 26
6%
CA 21
5%
OH 21
5%
NC 17
4%
MO 16
4%
AL 16
4%
IL 15
4%
MI 14
3%
TN 14
3%
MD 13
3%
PA 13
3%
MS 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19959
19967
199710
19988
199913
200021
200115
200213
200321
200432
200532
200629
200729
200844
200952
201071
201142
201264
201368
201472
201572
201681
2017107
2018171
2019235
2020286
2021391
2022427
2023407
2024461