Is Trudi a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Trudi is commonly used as a Girl name.

Trudi Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTROO-dee / ˈtruːdi

German; English

Meaning

German: spear of strength; English: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Trudi is often considered a diminutive of the name Gertrude, which has Germanic roots. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is associated with a friendly and approachable personality, often used in informal contexts.

Trend Summary

Trudi has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Trudie

International Variants

Trudie (English)

Famous people named Trudi

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Fictional characters named Trudi

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Sibling Suggestions

Judith Ruth Miriam Esther Hannah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trudi was first seen in the United States in 1938. Trudi has ranked as high as #976 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Trudi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Trudi (1980)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1938	13
1939	15
1940	23
1941	11
1942	25
1943	27
1944	51
1945	44
1946	57
1947	101
1948	60
1949	59
1950	78
1951	81
1952	75
1953	71
1954	71
1955	90
1956	84
1957	71
1958	92
1959	98
1960	107
1961	104
1962	105
1963	112
1964	109
1965	140
1966	129
1967	103
1968	104
1969	102
1970	116
1971	82
1972	81
1973	61
1974	68
1975	50
1976	38
1977	38
1978	24
1979	28
1980	28
1981	21
1982	15
1983	15
1984	10
1985	15
1986	11
1987	7
1988	10
1989	9
1990	7
1991	12
1992	5
1993	6
1995	7
1996	7
1997	5
2000	9
2007	6
2009	7
2022	5