Truls
Meaning: Thor's arrow, trustworthy
Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian
History: A Scandinavian name connected to Thor. Distinctly Norwegian.
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| Current rank (2025) | #255 |
| Babies named Truls in 2025 | 16 |
| Total recorded in Norway | 3,224 |
| Peak year | 2001 (78 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #91 |
| Years in records | 1945–2025 (81 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 183 spots |
Frequently asked about Truls
What does the name Truls mean?
Truls means “Thor's arrow, trustworthy” from Old Norse/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Truls?
Truls has Old Norse/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Thor's arrow, trustworthy”.
How popular is Truls in Norway?
Truls ranked #255 in Norway in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Truls most popular?
Truls peaked in 2001 with 78 babies registered that year in Norway.
Is Truls a boy or girl name?
Truls is predominantly a boys' name in Norway — over 90% of Trulss in registered births are male.
Is the name Truls rising or falling in popularity?
Truls has risen 183 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Norway — from #438 in 2020 to #255 in 2025.
How long has Truls been recorded in Norway?
Truls appears in birth records in Norway across 81 years — from 1945 through 2025.