True

True is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 434 babies in the United States.

True at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name True

True belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, True first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 4,291 babies since 1880, including 434 in 2024.

True in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named True in 2024
434
Total since 1880
4,291

True in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Babies named True in 2025
4
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name True mean?

The meaning of True is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is True a boy or girl name?

True is a unisex name. In 2024, 434 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name True?

True comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name True?

True is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 4,291 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].