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Truth

♂ Boy

Pronounced TROOTH /ˈtɹuθ/Medium

Meaning: the English word "truth" used as a virtue nameMedium

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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningthe English word "truth" used as a virtue name
U.S. rank (2025)#1662 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births101 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119782025

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

This is a virtue name, taking the plain English word 'truth' and using it directly to express the quality of honesty and fidelity to what is real. It belongs to the tradition of naming children for ideals one hopes they will carry.

It joins a small set of abstract virtue names chosen for their meaning rather than any inherited history.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Truth is 'truth', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Truth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Truth…

Verity— a virtue name that literally means truth
Honor— shares the trend of naming a child for a moral ideal
Smith— shares the -th ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Truth mean?

Truth is usually explained as meaning 'truth' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Truth?

It's commonly said TROOTH /ˈtɹuθ/.

Is Truth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Truth is used as a boy name.

How popular is Truth?

In 2024, Truth ranked #1501 in the U.S. for boys, with 119 births recorded.

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