NAME PROFILE
Truman
Truman is an English name meaning 'loyal one' or 'faithful.' It conveys a sense of reliability and steadfastness, often associated with strong moral principles and a commitment to truth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,973 |
| Gender | Male (62% / 38%) |
| Peak year | 1945 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%CA — 21%MO — 21%IL — 16%TN — 13%
Notable People
Harry S. Truman (33rd President of the United States) · Truman Capote (American author, *In Cold Blood*) · Truman Show (1998 film starring Jim Carrey) · Truman State University (public university in Missouri) · Truman's Water (alternative rock band)
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