Truth
Truth is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Honesty, reality, or fidelity to facts.
Origin and history
Truth is a modern English virtue name derived from the vocabulary word meaning fact, reality, or honesty. While historically rare, it has seen a notable increase in usage in the United States in recent years as parents seek unique, meaningful word names. It is used for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
1,452 babies in the United States have been named Truth since 1880. It ranks #3275 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1232.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- NC (9.5 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 511 |
| 2020-2029 | 745 |
Fun facts
- Truth belongs to a contemporary revival of classic and novel English virtue names like Journey, Honor, and Justice.
- The word derives from the Old English 'trēowþ', signifying fidelity, faith, and constancy.