Holding steady.
Popularity of Trula since 1893
Babies named Trula per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trula's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 130 |
| 1910s | 353 |
| 1920s | 514 |
| 1930s | 348 |
| 1940s | 336 |
| 1950s | 196 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trula is a rare American name first recorded in 1893, with its peak year of use in 1912. It never achieved widespread popularity and has not ranked in the top 1000 names. The name likely emerged from the trend of creating feminine names by adding the suffix -la to existing names or words, possibly derived from the surname Truman. Its trajectory has been stable but low, reflecting its status as a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice.
Trula is a rare American coinage first recorded in 1893. It may be a feminine elaboration of the surname Truman (derived from Middle English 'trewe man,' meaning faithful man) or a blend of 'true' with the popular suffix -la, fashionable in the early 20th century. The name saw modest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1912, and has since become very uncommon.
Sibling names for Trula
Names that share Trula's style, for a brother or sister.
