The name "Truman" primarily refers to Harry S. Truman (1884–1972), the 33rd U.S. president, commemorated by a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier (USS Harry S. Truman) and institutions like Missouri's Truman State University. His life was extensively covered in David McCullough's popular biography and a 1995 film adaptation. Another prominent individual sharing the name is Truman Capote (1924–1984), the acclaimed American writer and actor.
Beyond people, "Truman" is famously associated with the 1998 film The Truman Show by Peter Weir, as well as a 2015 Spanish-Argentine film. Historically, the name belonged to Truman's Brewery, a once-famous London establishment that ceased operations in 1989. The term also identifies various places across the United States, including a city in Minnesota.