Truth
How to say it: TROOTH · /ˈtruθ/
From English virtue word 'truth' meaning 'that which is true' - Puritan-style virtue name revived recently.
Truth was the 1,391st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 138 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 99% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,277 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,391 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 138 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,024 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +99% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,277 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Built on a familiar English word, Truth has climbed only in recent decades. The 2020s count as its top era so far with further ascent projected.
What goes with it
Clear and crisp yet breathy, carrying a strong virtue theme. Valor and Creed belong in the same group.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Truth is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Truth Social is Donald Trump's social network (launched 2022); the word-name is dominated by the platform.
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