How Many People Are Named Truman?

15,861

people in the United States are named Truman

1 in 21,120 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2111

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0047%

Of US population

Peak Year

1945

540 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TROO-mən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which meant "trusty man" in Middle English. A famous bearer of the surname was American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). It was also borne by American writer Truman Capote (1924-1984).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 65.1 years old

Young (<30) 4,786
30.2%
Adult (30–60) 1,432
9%
Senior (>60) 9,643
60.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,734
Missouri 905
California 724
Kentucky 514
Oklahoma 499
Illinois 494
Arkansas 478
Alabama 410
Utah 358
Tennessee 339

💡 Fun Facts About "Truman"

  • 90 babies were named Truman in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1945
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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