The name Tru is a boy's name meaning "loyal one; true".

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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
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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. 


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The name Tru is currently ranked #591 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #591 in 2025. The name is most popular in TRU, TRU, and TRU. Tru is also used for girls, ranking #974 in 2025 (less popular).

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The name Tru is a girl's name meaning "true".

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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".
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Tru could also work as a nickname for Trudy or a loose honor for a Drew or a Sue.





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The name Tru is currently ranked #974 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #892 in 2024. The name is most popular in TRU, TRU, and TRU. Tru is also used for boys, ranking #591 in 2025 (more popular).

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#1,996	72	37.5
2015	#2,016	72	37.6
2016	#1,860	81	42.7
2017	#1,538	107	57.8
2018	#1,134	171	94.2
2019	#929	235	131
2020	#814	286	165.7
2021	#681	391	223.5
2022	#648	427	244.6
2023	#669	407	237.9
2024	#618	461	267.6
2025	#591	496	290.4

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