Truett
How to say it: TROO-it · /ˈtruɪt/
English surname of uncertain origin; known as the middle name of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy. Surname-as-first-name use.
Truett was the 460th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 578 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #208 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #460 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 578 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,948 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #208 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Crisp and modern in feel, Truett has climbed to its finest period in the 2020s. At its peak today, additional growth looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Short and crisp with a sturdy snap, Truett teams with Tucker.
Nicknames
- True
- Tru
Other spellings
Honouring a Truett in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Truett is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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