Rising since 1986, #1,046 for boys today.
Popularity of True since 1882
Babies named True per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 44 | 44 |
| 1920s | 44 | 60 |
| 1930s | 34 | 0 |
| 1940s | 14 | 12 |
| 1950s | 6 | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 15 | 39 |
| 1990s | 93 | 154 |
| 2000s | 219 | 286 |
| 2010s | 536 | 643 |
| 2020s | 1,164 | 1,212 |
Meaning & origin
The name True has been in use since 1882, but it wasn't until the 1980s that it began a steady climb in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 1046th nationally, with about 1 in every 8,095 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year in popularity was 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 1986. True is most common in the southern states, particularly Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. As a virtue name, True is simple, direct, and meaningful, appealing to parents seeking a name with a clear positive quality.
True is primarily a modern English coinage derived from the adjective 'true'. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th century in the United States, first recorded in 1882. It has seen sporadic use since then and has risen in popularity since 1986, peaking in 2024. It is sometimes used as a virtue name.
Where True is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for True
Names that share True's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Faith, Hope, Joy, Mae, Charm, Essence, Fate, Honor, Love, Lovely, Adore, Beauty, Chapel, Chastidy, Choyce, Delight, Favor, Forever, Lively, Lovette, Merit, Spirit, Gift, Holy, Honest, Liberti, Reality, Sacred, Truly, Wonder, Believe, Joyous, Novice, Sincerity
Brothers: Reed, Jack, Beau, Kai, Finn, Loyal, Royal, Saint, Truth, Artist, Brave, Iam, Nation, Revel, Rise, Truce, Trust, Unnamed, Chief, Gentle, Other, Sovereign, Bravery, Child, Clever, Courage, Lovel, Wise, Zepplin
