Rising since 1997, #1,753 for boys today.
Popularity of Truitt since 1913
Babies named Truitt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 192 |
| 2010s | 431 |
| 2020s | 452 |
Meaning & origin
Truitt is a surname-turned-first-name that has been in use since at least 1913, when it first appeared in U.S. birth records. After decades of obscurity, it began a steady climb in popularity starting in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of surname-style given names. Its peak year so far is 2025, where it ranks 1753 nationally and is given to about 1 in 18,566 boys. While not a household name, Truitt has found a particular foothold in the southern states, with South Carolina and Tennessee among its top three states of use. The name remains rare enough to feel distinctive, yet its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it accessible.
Truitt is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is likely a variant of the surname Truitt, which itself may derive from the Welsh personal name Trwst or from a habitational name related to a place in England. Its use as a first name is a modern phenomenon, part of the trend of using surnames as given names.
Where Truitt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: True
Variants: Truett, Truit
Sibling names for Truitt
Names that share Truitt's style, for a brother or sister.
