Holding steady.
Popularity of Trudi since 1938
Babies named Trudi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 458 |
| 1950s | 811 |
| 1960s | 1,115 |
| 1970s | 586 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Trudi first entered U.S. records in 1938 and saw its peak popularity in 1965, though it never cracked the national top 1000. During the 1960s, it was used with modest frequency, but its trajectory has remained stable at very low levels since then. The name belongs to a generation of German-derived diminutives that were fashionable mid-century but have since fallen out of common use. Trudi carries a vintage charm, often associated with the mid-20th century era of its peak.
Trudi originated as a diminutive of Gertrude, a name from Old German 'ger' (spear) and 'trud' (strength). It became popular as an independent name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trude
Sibling names for Trudi
Names that share Trudi's style, for a brother or sister.
