Truth
t-ru-th
US Popularity:2229
Origin:British
Meaning:Truth, faith, faithfulness
While Truth may not be a common given name, it is one with a profound meaning of "truth," "faith," and "faithfullness." Instill baby with the values of honesty and integrity with this girl’s name, which contains Old English origins. Some may invite comparisons to legendary American abolitionist and women’s rights activists Sojourner Truth, who gave herself this name after escaping slavery because she believed that she heard and received visions of the Lord telling her to stand up and speak the gospel. With such a powerful legacy, baby Truth will grow up knowing the importance of living a principled life.
Truth Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Truth is currently #2229 in U.S. births
Girl:Truth is currently #849 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2229
in 2022
- 54
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Truth
Online Etymology Dictionary, Truth, January 2024
Behind the Name, Truth, June 2006
Britannica, Sojourner Truth, January 2024
History, Sojourner Truth, March 2023
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