Tru
Tru is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Loyal, faithful, or genuine.
Origin and history
Tru is a modern word-based name derived from the English word 'true', meaning loyal, sincere, or accurate. While historically rare, it has seen a notable surge in U.S. popularity in recent years as a sleek, short given name. It appeals to parents seeking a modern virtue name with a contemporary, minimalist spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,794 babies in the United States have been named Tru since 1880. It ranks #2071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #639.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- LA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 288 |
| 2010-2019 | 983 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,476 |
Fun facts
- Tru belongs to a popular trend of short, punchy word names representing positive qualities.
- The majority of published U.S. birth records for Tru have occurred within recent years.