Truce
Boy name · #774 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Truce? In official American birth records, Truce has been tracked continuously since 2009, giving it 16 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 331 baby boys were named Truce, placing it at #774 in the official national rankings. It has appeared in the national data since 2009. Roughly one in every 5,438 boys born in 2025 was named Truce.
The 16-year story
Truce first appears in the Social Security records in 2009, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 331 babies and a rank of #773. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Truce per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Truce against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Truce in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Truce is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Truce is most common
Geography matters for names, and Truce is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Truce is most common in MS (1.8 per 1,000), AL (1 per 1,000), LA (0.9 per 1,000), SC (0.8 per 1,000), GA (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Truce is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Truce
Statistically, parents drawn to Truce tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eziah, Coast, Kasai, Kamazi, and Kyce.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Truce | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 331 | #773 |
| 2024 | 227 | #988 |
| 2023 | 6 | #10821 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6479 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6335 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12022 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9664 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9655 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10770 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12491 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Truce?
In official American birth records, the name Truce first appeared in 2009 (over 16 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 16 years.
Is Truce a popular boy name?
Truce ranked #774 among boys in 2025 with 331 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked outside the reported range.
When was the name Truce most popular?
Truce peaked in 2025, when 331 American boys received the name (ranked #773 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Truce?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,438 newborn American boys was named Truce. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.