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Truman

Truman: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹumən/

Meaning and origin of Truman

  • A male given name.

How popular is Truman?

111U.S. babies in 2025
#248peak rank (1945)
15,973babies since 1880

Since 1880, 26 girls and 15,947 boys in the U.S. have been named Truman (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2147 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #248 in 1945. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Truman FAQ

What does the name Truman mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Truman?

Since 1880, 26 girls and 15,947 boys in the U.S. have been named Truman (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2147 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #248 in 1945. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Truman a boy or girl name?

Truman is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 26 girls and 15,947 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.