Truman
boy name#1547 in 2025Truman entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #247 in 1945, ranks #1547 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1547
rank today
#247
peak (1945)
111
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #477 |
| 1890s | #492 |
| 1900s | #426 |
| 1910s | #389 |
| 1920s | #391 |
| 1930s | #408 |
| 1940s | #434 |
| 1950s | #928 |
| 1960s | #999 |
| 1970s | #1256 |
| 1980s | #1699 |
| 1990s | #1372 |
| 2000s | #1021 |
| 2010s | #1038 |
| 2020s | #1500 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Truman has been most popular in MO, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 8,300 people named Truman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Truman alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Truman in 2025?
- Truman ranks #1547 among US boy names in 2025, with 111 babies given the name.
- When was the name Truman most popular?
- Truman peaked in 1945, reaching #247 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Truman with classmates?
- Truman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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