True
boy name#1046 in 2025True entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #872 in 1895, ranks #1046 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1046
rank today
#872
peak (1895)
211
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #943 |
| 1890s | #997 |
| 1910s | #3165 |
| 1920s | #3488 |
| 1940s | #3272 |
| 1950s | #3329 |
| 1970s | #4505 |
| 1980s | #6337 |
| 1990s | #4796 |
| 2000s | #3545 |
| 2010s | #2370 |
| 2020s | #1063 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, True has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named True are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical True is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name True in 2025?
- True ranks #1046 among US boy names in 2025, with 211 babies given the name.
- When was the name True most popular?
- True peaked in 1895, reaching #872 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name True with classmates?
- True will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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