True

A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishRising fast Also a pet name
#986 4in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

True is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English treowe meaning "faithful," "honest," or "loyal." As a virtue name, it is perhaps the most fundamental of all — the quality of being genuine and trustworthy.

True has emerged as one of the more distinctive modern virtue names for boys, alongside Brave, Noble, and Valor. Khloe Kardashian chose the name for her daughter True Thompson in 2018, bringing it significant media attention. As a boy's name, it carries a simple, uncompromising directness that resonates with parents seeking a name of pure character.

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Popularity Over Time

True climbed 3006 spots in the last 20 years — from #3992 to #986.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for True
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s999
2010s643
2000s286
1990s154
1980s39
1970s6
1950s6
1940s12
1920s60
1910s44
1890s12
1880s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(63 years, 18822024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name True
YearBirthsRank
2024228#986
2023224#982
2022190#1120
2021192#1095
2020165#1169
2019151#1248
201896#1668
201760#2237
201645#2722
201557#2326
201462#2201
201350#2490
201253#2411
201128#3785
201041#2911
200935#3269
200840#2999
200745#2716
200619#4846
200526#3702

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

True as a Girl's Name

True is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 2,025 recorded births since 1904.

#1167
Current rank
2,025
Total births
2021
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can True be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, True is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #986. As a girl's name, it ranks #1167.

True has two lives

True, the baby name
#986boys
2,266 babies
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True, the pet name
#4396pet name
17 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18822024) · Methodology