Truman
How to say it: TROO-mun · /ˈtruːmən/
English surname from Old English meaning 'faithful man, loyal man'; used as a given name.
Truman was the 1,316th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 111 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,610 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,316 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 111 |
| Share of births | 1 in 29,867 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,610 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Truman peaked in the 1910s, nearly vanished by the 1980s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Truman is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Truman
- Truman Capote (1924–1984)American writer
- Truman Henry Safford (1836–1901)American astronomer
- Truman Handy Newberry (1864–1945)American politician
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