Truman
Every Truman since 1880 — 15,973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Truman
Truman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,553 in 2025 with 111 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,973 American babies have been named Truman. Its peak came in 1945, when 540 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Truman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Truman 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 | — | — | 111 | #1,553 |
| 2024 | — | — | 90 | #1,818 |
| 2023 | — | — | 114 | #1,546 |
| 2022 | — | — | 125 | #1,454 |
| 2021 | — | — | 130 | #1,417 |
| 2020 | — | — | 148 | #1,254 |
| 2019 | — | — | 152 | #1,242 |
| 2018 | — | — | 165 | #1,166 |
| 2017 | — | — | 175 | #1,109 |
| 2016 | — | — | 193 | #1,034 |
| 2015 | — | — | 213 | #973 |
| 2014 | — | — | 221 | #957 |
| 2013 | — | — | 209 | #961 |
| 2012 | — | — | 220 | #931 |
| 2011 | — | — | 183 | #1,040 |
| 2010 | — | — | 197 | #996 |
| 2009 | — | — | 174 | #1,073 |
| 2008 | — | — | 176 | #1,068 |
| 2007 | — | — | 202 | #976 |
| 2006 | — | — | 194 | #961 |
| 2005 | — | — | 167 | #1,017 |
| 2004 | — | — | 175 | #962 |
| 2003 | — | — | 159 | #997 |
| 2002 | — | — | 140 | #1,078 |
| 2001 | — | — | 130 | #1,099 |
| 2000 | — | — | 145 | #1,014 |
| 1995 | — | — | 78 | #1,335 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,660 |
| 1985 | — | — | 52 | #1,351 |
| 1980 | — | — | 37 | #1,616 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,448 |
| 1970 | — | — | 57 | #1,091 |
| 1965 | — | — | 66 | #919 |
| 1960 | — | — | 70 | #909 |
| 1955 | — | — | 64 | #940 |
| 1950 | — | — | 119 | #636 |
| 1945 | — | — | 540 | #248 |
| 1940 | — | — | 210 | #395 |
| 1935 | — | — | 198 | #387 |
| 1930 | — | — | 202 | #413 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,702 | 260 | #369 |
| 1920 | — | — | 262 | #371 |
| 1915 | — | — | 202 | #378 |
| 1910 | — | — | 39 | #445 |
| 1905 | — | — | 30 | #392 |
| 1900 | — | — | 25 | #468 |
| 1895 | — | — | 15 | #555 |
| 1890 | — | — | 18 | #432 |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #459 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #565 |
Famous people named Truman
- Truman Capote Writer · 1924–1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Truman in 2025?
Truman ranked #1,553 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 111 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Truman?
15,973 babies have been named Truman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Truman most popular?
Truman peaked in 1945, when 540 newborns received the name.
Is Truman a boy or girl name?
Truman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Truman rising or falling?
Truman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Truman?
Well-known people named Truman include Truman Capote (writer).