Truman

Truman - A very unique male name

Truman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #610. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Truman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Truman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Truman. The baby boy name Truman was given to 42 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1844 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 34,912 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Truman peaked in popularity 81 years ago in 1945 on position 248.

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Truman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Truman is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #456 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,548.

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 Truman is where you live.

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Truman origin and meaning

English surname

A transferred English surname, from Old English for 'faithful man' — treowe mann

Truman is an old English surname meaning a faithful or loyal man, carried into first-name use above all by President Harry S. Truman, whose presidency matches the name's 1945 peak. It has been given steadily since 1910. Today's use rides the surname-name and presidential-name fashions, from a much lower base.

Attested etymology

Truman is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Truman, pop culture references for the name Truman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Truman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Truman, sorted by popularity.

Tyrone / Thurman / Theron / Tyron / Tremaine / Torin / Tremayne / Taurean / Thorin / Taron /

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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.

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Even more about Truman

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 Truman 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 Truman?

2 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.

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Pronunciation

TROO-mun · /ˈtruːmən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Trueman — The older surname spelling

Famous bearers

• Harry S. Truman — 33rd President of the United States — the surname bearer whose presidency produced this name's 1945 peak as a first name (1884–1972) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Truman for a name that literally contains 'true' and carries presidential steadiness. It is falling from its 2020 position but has a century of use behind it.

Worth knowing

• 'True man' readings invite playground wordplay ('true-man')
• The presidential association dominates — a strength or a burden depending on politics