True
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Genuine, loyal, faithful
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #1050 in 2025 with 211 babies born.
History: From the English word meaning genuine or loyal. Khloé Kardashian naming her daughter True Thompson in 2018 significantly boosted its visibility. It carries strong connotations of honesty and authenticity.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is True? About 1 in 9,020 babies born in 2025 were named True, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about True
What does the name True mean?
True means “Genuine, loyal, faithful” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name True?
True has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Genuine, loyal, faithful”.
How popular is True?
True ranked #1046 in 2025 — given to 211 babies that year.
When was True most popular?
True peaked in 2024 with 228 babies registered that year.
Is True a boy or girl name?
True is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 53% of Trues are boys and 47% are girls.
Is the name True rising or falling in popularity?
True has risen 253 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1299 in 2020 to #1046 in 2025.
How long has True been recorded?
True appears in birth records across 77 years — from 1882 through 2025.