Truth
Every Truth since 1914 — 2,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Truth
Truth is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,662 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,225 American babies have been named Truth — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 207 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 Truth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Truth 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 | 37 | #3,969 | 101 | #1,662 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,171 | 120 | #1,500 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,267 | 121 | #1,487 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,683 | 138 | #1,363 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,782 | 145 | #1,303 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,821 | 120 | #1,450 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,888 | 102 | #1,622 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,668 | 79 | #1,899 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,474 | 61 | #2,215 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,778 | 52 | #2,473 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,587 | 51 | #2,484 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,443 | 35 | #3,223 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,537 | 39 | #2,949 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,121 | 31 | #3,522 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,549 | 30 | #3,594 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,368 | 31 | #3,520 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,076 | 27 | #3,911 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,085 | 24 | #4,254 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,075 | 30 | #3,586 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,124 | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,305 | 13 | #6,193 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,224 | 15 | #5,467 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,274 | 9 | #7,783 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,253 | 18 | #4,480 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,419 | 8 | #8,277 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,477 | 11 | #6,282 |
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| 1920 | 8 | #3,928 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Truth in 2025?
Truth ranked #1,662 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Truth?
2,225 babies have been named Truth in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Truth most popular?
Truth peaked in 2021, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Truth a boy or girl name?
Truth is used for both: about 35% of babies named Truth have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Truth rising or falling?
Truth is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.