Truett
Truett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dry wood or tree pit.
Origin and history
Truett is an English surname turned given name, historically associated with geographical locations such as Trewhitt in Northumberland. Etymologically, it derives from Old English roots meaning 'dry wood' or 'tree pit'. It has experienced a noticeable rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,484 babies in the United States have been named Truett since 1880. It ranks #1852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #685.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.7 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- AL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 106 |
| 1920-1930 | 211 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 85 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,076 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,216 |
Famous people named Truett
- Truett Cathy: Businessman, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The surname originated from places like Trewhitt in England, named from Old English words for dry wood or trees.
- Over half of all published U.S. birth records for the name Truett have occurred since 2020.