16,007births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1945Peak · United States
#1547United States 2025
Truman is a boy name family recorded 16,007 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1547 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1945, at 20.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Truman
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman | English | 15,973 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1547 | 1945 | ▼ 42 % |
| Truman | English | 19 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1921 | – |
| Truman | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1996 | – |
| Truman | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2005 | – |
| Truman | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2000 | – |
Questions about Truman
How popular is the name Truman?
In 2025 it ranked #1547 in the United States. Official registers record 16,007 births across 5 countries.
When was Truman most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1945, at 20.4 births per 100,000.
Is Truman a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Truman is a boy name.