How old is someone named Truman?
The average Truman is 35 years old.
Half of all living Trumans are between 13 and 59. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Trumans are much younger than 35.
When was Truman popular?
Truman is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1945.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 281 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,595 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,350 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,891 | 230 |
| 1940s | 2,302 | 980 |
| 1950s | 672 | 430 |
| 1960s | 571 | 460 |
| 1970s | 490 | 440 |
| 1980s | 386 | 360 |
| 1990s | 805 | 780 |
| 2000s | 1,662 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 1,928 | 1,900 |
| 2020s | 718 | 710 |
How many Trumans are still alive?
About 8,000 Trumans are alive in the US today. That's 50% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Truman since 1880.
Roughly half of all Trumans ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Truman?
About one in three living Trumans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Truman an old name?
Somewhat. Truman is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Truman will be 38 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Truman a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Trumans are men.
Names the same age as Truman
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Truman's name twin is Audrey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Audrey's age curve is the closest match to Truman's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Truman
How old is the average Truman?
The average Truman in the US is 35 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Truman?
About 8,000 Trumans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Truman most popular?
In 1945, when about 540 baby boys were named Truman.
Is Truman a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 32% of living Trumans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this