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Truett

♀ Girl

Pronounced TROO-it /ˈtruː.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Truett/Truitt, of uncertain origin (variously tied to 'trout' or a place name). Carried into first-name use; used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys. We note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a warm ring: Truett comes from an English family name (said 'TROO-it'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Truett/Truitt, of uncertain origin (variously tied to 'trout' or a place name). Carried into first-name use; used here for a girl though it leans strongly to boys. We note the lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#11847 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Truett is an English surname of debated origin, now a given name with a friendly, virtue-adjacent sound (echoing 'true'). For girls it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'TROO-it').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. data, against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and warm.

Did you know? Truett began as an English surname (of uncertain origin, sometimes tied to 'trout') before turning first name — used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'TROO-it').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Truett — English surname; routes uncertain; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

TruittTruetTruette

Nicknames

TruEtt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Truett mean?

Truett comes from an English surname of uncertain origin (sometimes tied to 'trout' or a place); routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Truett?

It's said TROO-it /ˈtruː.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Truett a boy or girl name?

Truett is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Truett?

Truett is a rare name for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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