True is an intriguing and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the English word 'true', meaning genuine, authentic, and accurate. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the growing trend towards unique and meaningful names. True is predominantly used as a gender-neutral name but can also be associated with masculinity due to its concise and straightforward nature. The name consists of just three letters, which gives it a modern, minimalistic appeal while also being easy to pronounce and spell.
The name True has had a varied history of popularity over the years, with significant spikes starting from the late 1990s onwards. From its first appearance in the record books in 1882 with five births, it experienced several periods of low occurrence until the 1990s when it began to gain traction, reaching a peak of 26 births each year from 1998 to 2000. The name then continued to rise in popularity, reaching an all-time high of 224 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 2038 births recorded for the name True since 1882.