Truitt
Truitt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little Drew, or derivative of trust and truth.
Origin and history
Truitt is an English surname turned given name, traditionally derived from a medieval diminutive of the name Drew or connected to topographical roots. It has gained steady traction in the United States in recent years as parents favor surname-styled given names ending in '-tt'. While historically uncommon, its recent birth counts show a clear upward trend in modern U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,537 babies in the United States have been named Truitt since 1880. It ranks #3208 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1479.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.4 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 79 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 431 |
| 2020-2029 | 452 |
Famous people named Truitt
- Truitt Branyan: Athlete, American football player
Fun facts
- Truitt originated as an English family name before transitioning into a given name in the United States.
- The name has seen an increase in usage during the 2020s alongside other two-syllable occupational and surname choices.