Tru
Every Tru since 1995 — 6,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tru
Tru is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #591 in 2025 with 496 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 6,324 American babies have been named Tru — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 767 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tru year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 262 | #974 | 496 | #591 |
| 2024 | 302 | #891 | 465 | #616 |
| 2023 | 268 | #966 | 408 | #668 |
| 2022 | 287 | #948 | 429 | #644 |
| 2021 | 221 | #1,121 | 392 | #680 |
| 2020 | 145 | #1,482 | 286 | #814 |
| 2019 | 115 | #1,788 | 235 | #929 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,477 | 171 | #1,134 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,476 | 107 | #1,539 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,625 | 81 | #1,860 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,344 | 72 | #2,016 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,918 | 72 | #1,996 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,153 | 68 | #2,017 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,521 | 64 | #2,130 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,170 | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,801 | 71 | #1,972 |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,508 | 52 | #2,483 |
| 2008 | 40 | #4,002 | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,372 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,777 | 29 | #3,595 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,965 | 32 | #3,235 |
| 2004 | 126 | #1,572 | 32 | #3,153 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,973 | 21 | #4,099 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,051 | 13 | #5,705 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,231 | 15 | #5,126 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,905 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,718 | 9 | #6,374 |
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Famous people named Tru
- Tōru Furuya Actor · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tru in 2025?
Tru ranked #591 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 496 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tru?
6,324 babies have been named Tru in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tru most popular?
Tru peaked in 2024, when 767 newborns received the name.
Is Tru a boy or girl name?
Tru is used for both: about 40% of babies named Tru have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Tru rising or falling?
Tru is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tru?
Well-known people named Tru include Tōru Furuya (actor).