Unisex · #5,753 in 2026

Truby

Truby is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:Chris Truby, third baseman who played some of his career in Major League Baseball Harry Truby (1870–1953), former professional baseball player who was an infielder in the Major Leagues from 1895 to 1896 Jason Truby, American musician John Truby, screenwriter, director and screenwriting teacher Jamie Truby- youth player for Littlehampton…

Current Rank
#5,753
Peak Rank
#3,512 (1918)
Total Babies
34
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,512 (34 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,450 (33 total)
👧As Girl Name
1918
First Year
1954
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#3512
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
6
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1920
First Year
1947
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#3450
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Truby

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Truby is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:Chris Truby, third baseman who played some of his career in Major League Baseball Harry Truby (1870–1953), former professional baseball player who was an infielder in the Major Leagues from 1895 to 1896 Jason Truby, American musician John Truby, screenwriter, director and screenwriting teacher Jamie Truby- youth player for Littlehampton…

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The Story of Truby

As a girl name

Truby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1918, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 8 Trubys were born — ranking #3,512 that year. As of 2026, Truby ranks #5,753 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Trubys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Truby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 7 Trubys were born — ranking #3,450 that year. As of 2026, Truby ranks #3,372 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Trubys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Truby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Truby is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Truby

What does the name Truby mean?
Truby is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:Chris Truby, third baseman who played some of his career in Major League Baseball Harry Truby (1870–1953), former professional baseball player who was an infielder in the Major Leagues from 1895 to 1896 Jason Truby, American musician John Truby, screenwriter, director and screenwriting teacher Jamie Truby- youth player for Littlehampton…
How popular is Truby in 2026?
In 2026, Truby ranks #5,753 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Truby most popular?
Truby reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,512 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Truby most popular?
Truby has historically been most popular in West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Truby.
Is Truby a unisex name?
Yes — Truby is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 51% of Trubys assigned female and 49% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Truby?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Truby include Docie, Ludia, Chloa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Truby

Truby is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Truby's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Truby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.