Truce
Truce is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Agreement, peace, or covenant of good faith.
Origin and history
Truce is a modern English word name derived from the Old English term 'trōw', meaning good faith or covenant. It refers to a temporary cessation of hostilities or a pact of peace. The name has gained recent popularity in the United States as a rare, modern vocabulary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
620 babies in the United States have been named Truce since 1880. It ranks #4056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1351.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- GA (11.4 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NC (7.9 %)
- MS (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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 595 |
Fun facts
- The word originally comes from the Old English plural of 'trōw' (trust or belief), evolving into Middle English 'trewes' before taking its modern spelling.
- Nearly all U.S. recorded births for boys named Truce have occurred since 2020, making it a very recent addition to American naming trends.