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Trudi

Girl name

Trudi has been given to 3,215 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1965.

Meaning & origin

In some cases, a 20th-century spelling of Trudy; in other cases borrowed from German Trudi.

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,215

Peak year

1965 (140 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1938

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Trudi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Trudi.

FAQ

How popular is the name Trudi?

Trudi has been given to 3,215 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Trudi peak?

Trudi peaked in 1965, when 140 babies were given the name.

Is Trudi a girl or boy name?

Trudi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Trudi are girls).

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