Trudi
Trudi is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear of strength or strength of the spear.
Origin and history
Trudi is a diminutival variant of Gertrude, which derives from Old High German roots meaning spear and strength. It was moderately used in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become rare in recent years. Today, it is mostly seen as a charming vintage short form or standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
3,215 babies in the United States have been named Trudi since 1880. It ranks #3138 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.3 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- PA (10.6 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 458 |
| 1950-1960 | 811 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,115 |
| 1970-1980 | 586 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 49 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Trudi
- Trudi Ames: Actress
Fun facts
- Trudi originated as a Germanic affectionate form of Gertrude before gaining occasional independent use.
- The name reached its highest relative U.S. usage in the mid-20th century before declining into rare usage.