Tru
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Tru
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
Tru for boys#591 US
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.
Tru for girls#974 US
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 could also work as a nickname for Trudy or a loose honor for a Drew or a Sue.
Pronounced TROO.
As of October 2026, Tru ranked #591 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,996 | 72 | #3,917 | 39 |
| 2015 | #2,016 | 72 | #3,343 | 49 |
| 2016 | #1,860 | 81 | #4,622 | 31 |
| 2017 | #1,538 | 107 | #3,476 | 45 |
| 2018 | #1,134 | 171 | #2,475 | 72 |
| 2019 | #929 | 235 | #1,787 | 115 |
| 2020 | #814 | 286 | #1,482 | 145 |
| 2021 | #681 | 391 | #1,118 | 221 |
| 2022 | #648 | 427 | #947 | 287 |
| 2023 | #669 | 407 | #966 | 268 |
| 2024 | #618 | 461 | #892 | 300 |
| 2025 | #591 | 496 | #974 | 262 |
World rankings
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