Trulee
A feminine name derived from the English word "true", conveying sincerity and authenticity.
Name Census estimates that about 201 living Americans carry the first name Trulee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trulee today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trulee births was 2019 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trulee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
201
~ 1 in 1,705,245 Americans
Peak year
2019
19 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,883
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Trulee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trulee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Trulee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trulee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trulee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trulees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Trulee
The name Trulee is a modern feminine name that has its origins in the English language. It is a relatively recent coinage, believed to have been derived from the combination of the words "true" and "lee," the latter being a surname or place name variant of the word "lea," meaning a meadow or grassland.
While the name itself does not have a long historical pedigree, its roots can be traced back to Old English words such as "treowe," meaning faithful or true, and "leah," referring to a clearing or forest glade. The blending of these concepts may have been intended to convey a sense of purity, honesty, or a connection to nature.
Despite its relatively new usage, the name Trulee has been borne by a handful of notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Trulee Baugh (1914-2008), an American educator and civil rights activist from Mississippi. She played a pivotal role in desegregating public schools in her home state during the 1960s.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name is Trulee Hall (born 1968), an American sculptor and artist known for her intricate wire mesh sculptures. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe, earning her recognition within the contemporary art world.
In the realm of literature, Trulee Tredway is a character in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. Although a minor character, her name serves as a subtle nod to the themes of innocence and authenticity that permeate the novel.
Moving to the world of music, Trulee Hall is the stage name of an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Nashville, Tennessee. She has gained recognition for her unique blend of Americana and folk music, releasing several critically acclaimed albums since the early 2000s.
Lastly, Trulee Scrogs (born 1985) is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her eponymous clothing line, launched in 2010, has gained a following for its sustainable and ethically-produced garments, reflecting the potential connection between the name Trulee and values of authenticity and environmental consciousness.
While the name Trulee may be relatively uncommon, its diverse bearers throughout history have contributed to fields ranging from education and civil rights to art, literature, music, and fashion, leaving an indelible mark on their respective domains.
People
Trulee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trulee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trulee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trulee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 201 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trulee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,705,245 US residents.
Is Trulee a common name?
We classify Trulee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trulee most popular?
The single biggest year for Trulee was 2019, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trulee is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trulee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trulee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trulee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Trulee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trulee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trulee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Trulee as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Trulee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.