The first name Truman
A boy’s name.
Pronounced /ˈtɹumən/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
A male given name.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 3 boys were named Truman, making it the 5,137th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2000, with 5 births (#2,142).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Truman with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Truman at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 111 boys born in the United States were named Truman, the 1,553rd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1945, when 540 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Truman
5 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Truman CapoteAmerican writer (1924-1984)
- Truman Henry SaffordAmerican astronomer (1836-1901)
- Truman Handy NewberryAmerican politician (1864-1945)
- Truman SmithAmerican politician (1791-1884)
- Truman H. AldrichAmerican politician (1848-1932)
Questions
- How popular is the name Truman?
- In 2025, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Truman, ranking 5,137th. Its peak was 2000, with 5 births.
- Is Truman a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 15,973 US babies named Truman since 1880 were boys.
- When was Truman most popular?
- 1945 in the United States, when 540 babies were named Truman, its highest rank at 248th.
- How do you pronounce Truman?
- Truman is /ˈtɹumən/, 2 syllables.
- Is Truman also a surname?
- Yes. Truman is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.