Rising since 1992, #1,654 for boys today.
Popularity of Truth since 1914
Babies named Truth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 0 |
| 1920s | 24 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 | 19 |
| 2000s | 135 | 172 |
| 2010s | 269 | 511 |
| 2020s | 324 | 745 |
Meaning & origin
Truth is a modern English virtue name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 2021 and has been on a rising trajectory since 1992. In 2025, it ranked 1654th with a frequency of 1 in 16,912 births. The name has been most common in South Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. As part of a broader trend of word names, Truth remains an uncommon choice but has seen steady growth in recent decades.
Truth is an English word name adopted from the abstract noun meaning 'that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.' As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of virtue names, though it has never been common. Its use was likely influenced by the popularity of other abstract noun names like Grace and Hope.
Where Truth is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Truth
Names that share Truth's style, for a brother or sister.
