True
How to say it: TROO · /ˈtru/
English word-name meaning faithful, genuine, or in accordance with reality.
True was the 440th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 369 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #440 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 369 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,941 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #277 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Use of True has climbed to its best showing in the 2020s. With momentum behind it, further rise seems likely.
What goes with it
Single crisp syllable, True feels clear and creative with the weight of a virtue name. Story continues the virtue theme.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called True is about 1 in 123.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named True
- True Boardman (1882–1918)Actor
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