Truett - A very unique male name
Truett at a glance
Truett is ranked #514 among boy baby names in 2025, with 546 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #514 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #514
- Births in 2025
- 546
- Peak year
- 2025 (#514)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #965 in 2020 → #514 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,686 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (56 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,686 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Truett peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 514.
Famous with this name
Truett Moulton
Truett Allen
Truett Butler
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Truett is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Truett is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #103 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,293.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Truett is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Truett origin and meaning
English — transferred surname
A transferred surname of uncertain origin; the family name's own meaning is not securely known
Truett is a rare surname that stayed marginal as a first name for a century, then surged from #965 in 2020 to #514 in 2025 in the current fashion for surname names. Its best-known bearer is the Chick-fil-A founder who went by Truett.
Origin uncertain
Truett is a 6 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Truett, pop culture references for the name Truett and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Truett
We've found the following names that sound similar to Truett, sorted by popularity.
Truth / Truitt / Tradd /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 514 |
| 2024 | 634 |
| 2023 | 682 |
| 2022 | 753 |
| 2021 | 939 |
| 2020 | 965 |
| 2019 | 1440 |
| 2018 | 1544 |
| 2017 | 1391 |
| 2016 | 1399 |
| 2015 | 1483 |
| 2014 | 1742 |
| 2013 | 1520 |
| 2012 | 1802 |
| 2011 | 1734 |
| 2010 | 1934 |
| 2009 | 2253 |
| 2008 | 3048 |
| 2007 | 2495 |
| 2006 | 2814 |
| 2005 | 3112 |
| 2003 | 4021 |
| 2001 | 3889 |
| 2000 | 3295 |
| 1998 | 3145 |
| 1997 | 2683 |
| 1996 | 2446 |
| 1993 | 3606 |
| 1965 | 1735 |
| 1964 | 1759 |
| 1961 | 1791 |
| 1951 | 1709 |
| 1950 | 1513 |
| 1949 | 1731 |
| 1948 | 1727 |
| 1947 | 1769 |
| 1946 | 1493 |
| 1944 | 1255 |
| 1942 | 1283 |
| 1941 | 1616 |
| 1940 | 1440 |
| 1937 | 1269 |
| 1936 | 1655 |
| 1935 | 1701 |
| 1933 | 1217 |
| 1929 | 1225 |
| 1928 | 1457 |
| 1927 | 1463 |
| 1926 | 1948 |
| 1925 | 1120 |
| 1924 | 1146 |
| 1923 | 1951 |
| 1922 | 1148 |
| 1921 | 1276 |
| 1920 | 1216 |
| 1919 | 1345 |
| 1918 | 1144 |
| 1917 | 1349 |
| 1916 | 1250 |
| 1915 | 1103 |
| 1914 | 1479 |
| 1913 | 952 |
| 1912 | 1104 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 103 |
| Alabama | 258 |
| Oklahoma | 262 |
| Kansas | 263 |
| Idaho | 277 |
| Arkansas | 282 |
| Colorado | 292 |
| Iowa | 307 |
| Tennessee | 308 |
| Oregon | 311 |
| Nebraska | 333 |
| Missouri | 366 |
| Mississippi | 367 |
| Minnesota | 371 |
| Texas | 388 |
| Louisiana | 424 |
| Washington | 471 |
| Wisconsin | 479 |
| Indiana | 541 |
| Utah | 557 |
| Georgia | 563 |
| Pennsylvania | 572 |
| North Carolina | 589 |
| Florida | 600 |
| South Carolina | 606 |
| Kentucky | 620 |
| Arizona | 628 |
| Ohio | 647 |
| Michigan | 675 |
| Virginia | 789 |
| Illinois | 798 |
| California | 1293 |
Even more about Truett
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Truett a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Truett?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TROO-et · /ˈtruːɪt/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- S. Truett Cathy — Founder of Chick-fil-A, born Samuel Truett Cathy and known by his middle name Truett (1921–2014) Contemporary
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
It has a true-blue, Southern surname feel and the appealing 'true' sound at its start.
Worth knowing
- For many Americans the first association is Chick-fil-A's founder — a strong brand link for a child's name.
