Truc
Primarily a girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 226 recorded births. Also given to 17 boys.
Meaning & Origin
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Truc is a girl's and boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin meaning "bamboo." In Vietnamese culture, bamboo is a deeply symbolic plant representing resilience, flexibility, and uprightness — qualities celebrated in the Confucian tradition of moral cultivation. The bamboo bends in storms but never breaks.
As a name, Truc carries this beautiful symbolism of quiet strength and adaptability. It is used in Vietnamese families who value the bamboo's qualities as aspirations for their daughter's character — a name dense with meaning in its single syllable.
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Phonetically, Truc belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Vietnamese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Vietnamese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Truc’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Truc has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #19642 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 61 | #14105 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 78 | #9250 | — |
| 1980s | 82 | #8851 | — |
The Story of Truc
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Truc is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Truc are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.
How rare is Truc?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Truc is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1980s with 82 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Truc by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1980–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #19642 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13608 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20274 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19007 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11564 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11273 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8812 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15232 |
| 2000 | 7 | #13068 |
| 1999 | 12 | #8197 |
| 1998 | 11 | #8554 |
| 1996 | 10 | #8783 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8756 |
| 1993 | 10 | #8692 |
| 1992 | 6 | #13251 |
| 1991 | 10 | #8566 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9202 |
| 1989 | 10 | #8001 |
| 1988 | 5 | #13787 |
| 1987 | 9 | #7962 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Truc as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Truc has also been given to 17 boys in the U.S. since 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2010