Truitt is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'strength' and 'ourage'. It's a unisex name, though more commonly used for males in the United States. Truitt is often associated with the surname Truett, which is believed to have been brought to England by Norse invaders around the 10th century. The name has gained some recognition due to American actor and director Truitt Adair, but it remains relatively rare and unique.
The name Truitt experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 20th century onwards, with a significant jump in births occurring around the year 2000. Before this period, the number of annual births was relatively low and fluctuated between 5 to 16 occurrences per year. However, starting from the year 2000, there has been a steady rise in the number of babies named Truitt, with over 40 births annually since 2009. The most recent data shows that in 2023, there were 86 births for the name Truitt, indicating a continuing trend of popularity for this name.