True Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtroo / /truː/English; Latin
Meaning
English: faithful; Latin: true, real
Historical & Cultural Background
The name True has roots in English and Latin, often associated with honesty and fidelity. It has gained popularity in contemporary naming trends as a virtue name. The use of virtue names reflects a cultural shift towards names that convey positive qualities.
Trend Summary
The name True has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name True was first seen in the United States in 1882. True has ranked as high as #1132 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name True has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for True (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 24 | |
| GA | 22 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| IL | 10 | |
| SC | 10 | |
| OK | 9 | |
| MD | 9 | |
| TN | 9 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 151 |
| 2020 | 165 |
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 228 |