Truman Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Truman is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Truman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Truman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 391st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 403rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 763rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1162nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1534th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1052nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1193rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6237th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Truman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Truman"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Truman"

"Truman" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 391st of 7545 3,760
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 403rd of 6773 3,800
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 763rd of 7552 1,762
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1162nd of 10718 816
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1534th of 16616 826
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1052nd of 24088 2,590
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1193rd of 23106 1,934
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6237th of 9107 26

Regional Popularity of "Truman" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
322nd/322
100.00%
499th/499
100.00%
325th/325
100.00%
645th/645
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
391st/391
100.00%
592nd/592
100.00%
319th/319
100.00%
518th/518
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
922nd/922
100.00%
1480th/1480
100.00%
616th/616
100.00%
910th/910
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1620th/1620
- 100.00%
1093rd/1093
100.00%
1402nd/1402
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1578th/1578
100.00%
3031st/3031
100.00%
1900th/1900
100.00%
1495th/1495
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
788th/788
100.00%
1932nd/1932
100.00%
1422nd/1422
100.00%
902nd/902
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
888th/888
100.00%
2167th/2167
100.00%
1517th/1517
100.00%
1053rd/1053

Regional Popularity of "Truman" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Truman"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Truman" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.