Truman

Truman is a boy's 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 90 boys in the United States.

Truman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈtɹuːmən/

About the name Truman

Truman 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, Truman first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #248 in 1945, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 15,835 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Truman in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#248 in 1945
Peak year
1945
Babies named Truman in 2024
90
Total since 1880
15,835

Truman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2142 in 2000
Babies named Truman in 2025
3
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Truman mean?

The meaning of Truman 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 Truman a boy or girl name?

Truman is a boy name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Truman?

Truman comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Truman?

Truman first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #248 in 1945, and 90 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Truman?

Truman is pronounced /ˈtɹuːmən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.