Tru
35% girls · 65% boys
About Tru
Short and sweet but edgy too, Tru is fresh feeling virtue name that's currently in the US Top 1000 for boys and girls. Given to around 270 girls in 2023, the longer form True also on the rise. Rarely used before the 2000s, Tru caught on in 2004 when it was used for the heroine in the television series, "Tru Calling".
Tru for girls#974 US
Tru could also work as a nickname for Trudy or a loose honor for a Drew or a Sue.
Tru for boys#591 US
With its gentle sound but edgy vibe, Tru ticks the boxes for several modern trends: one syllable boy names (see Brooks), alternatively spelled word names (see Chozen), word names with spiritual undertones (see Shepherd), and nickname style choices (see Bo). Currently in the Top 1000 for girls and boys, it is joined in the rankings by Truett and True
The nickname of American writer Capote, Tru could be see as both twist on a virtue name, or as a short form of Truman, Truett, or perhaps Atreyu or Atreus.
Pronounced TROO.
As of November 2026, Tru ranked #974 for girls and #591 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #892 for girls in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,917 | 39 | #1,996 | 72 |
| 2015 | #3,343 | 49 | #2,016 | 72 |
| 2016 | #4,622 | 31 | #1,860 | 81 |
| 2017 | #3,476 | 45 | #1,538 | 107 |
| 2018 | #2,475 | 72 | #1,134 | 171 |
| 2019 | #1,787 | 115 | #929 | 235 |
| 2020 | #1,482 | 145 | #814 | 286 |
| 2021 | #1,118 | 221 | #681 | 391 |
| 2022 | #947 | 287 | #648 | 427 |
| 2023 | #966 | 268 | #669 | 407 |
| 2024 | #892 | 300 | #618 | 461 |
| 2025 | #974 | 262 | #591 | 496 |
World rankings
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