Rising since 1993, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Truly since 1915
Babies named Truly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 406 |
| 2020s | 328 |
Meaning & origin
Truly is a modern virtue name that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, first appearing in Social Security records in 1915. For most of its history, it has been a rare choice, but since 1993 it has been consistently rising in popularity, reaching its highest rank of 2,778 in 2025. In that year, roughly 1 in 26,349 newborns received the name. Its usage is most concentrated in Georgia and Texas, according to recent data. As a virtue name, Truly belongs to a category of English-language names that include Grace, Faith, and Hope, appealing to parents seeking a name with a positive, aspirational meaning. Its rise in the 2020s reflects a broader trend of using common English words as given names.
Truly is a modern English virtue name taken directly from the adverb meaning 'in a truthful or sincere manner'. It gained rare use as a given name in the early 20th century, with the first recorded instance in U.S. data in 1915. Despite a long history of minimal usage, it has been rising since 1993 and reached its peak rank of 2,778 in 2025.
Where Truly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Truly
Names that share Truly's style, for a brother or sister.
