True
True is a unisex name of English origin meaning “loyal, faithful, genuine.” True is a modern virtue name meaning 'loyal' or 'genuine.'
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how do you pronounce True?
TROO
where does the name True come from?
True is taken directly from the English adjective meaning loyal, faithful or genuine.
Khloe Kardashian naming her daughter True Thompson brought it mainstream attention. It belongs to the rising trend of aspirational word names alongside Noble, Brave, and Valor.
how popular is this name?
True has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 139. It peaked at #872 in 1895, and ranked #980 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #980 |
| 2023 | #977 |
| 1895 | #872 |
| 1882 | #943 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years True fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named True?
- True Thompson (daughter of Khloe Kardashian)
- True Grit (novel and film)
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quick answers about True
What does the name True mean?
True means “loyal, faithful, genuine”.
What is the origin of the name True?
True comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name True?
True ranked #980 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1895, at #872, and it has spent 4 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is True a boy or girl name?
True is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce True?
True is pronounced TROO, with 1 syllable.
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