Tru

“Modern coinage — simplified respelling of 'true'” — Modern coinage origin

Boy's name · #591 in the US (2025) · Trending

Tru is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1995, it stood at #591 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 3,800 boys have been named Tru along the way. In Louisiana it runs about 5× its national rate. About 62% of babies named Tru in recent years have been boys.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 30 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Trus

Tru Valentino — American actor (born 1989)
Tru Life — American rapper
Tru Edwards — American football player (born 2001)
Tru Skool — musical artist

In stories & tradition

Tru Veld — Jedi Quest

Similar names: Kolter · Truett · Jru · Ryatt · Cru · Tylen

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