Holding steady.
Popularity of Trude since 1940
Babies named Trude per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trude's real moment was 1947.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trude emerged as a standalone given name in the early 20th century, with its first recorded year in the United States being 1940. The name reached its peak popularity in 1947, reflecting a period when Germanic short forms were well-received. Since then, its usage has remained stable but minimal, never regaining its mid-century prominence. While no longer common, Trude carries a distinct Old World charm, evoking strength and affection through its etymological roots.
Trude originated as a short form of Germanic compound names containing the element 'trud' meaning 'strength' or 'beloved', such as Gertrude (from 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'trud'). It became an independent given name in German-speaking regions and Scandinavia, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trudi, Trudy
Sibling names for Trude
Names that share Trude's style, for a brother or sister.
