Total births
3,215
Girls' name · since 1938
Trudi
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 3,215 babies named Trudi, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,215
- total births
- 1938–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Trudi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,215 have been recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Trudi has been recorded 3,215 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2022.
- 3,215 total births
- 1938–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,215 girls have been named Trudi since 1938, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 3,215
- total births
- 1938–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Trudi was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
140 babies were named Trudi in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Trudi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Trudi's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 140, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Trudi at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Trudi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2022
- Peak year (1965)
- 140
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Trudi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Trudi's strongest decade.
1,115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Trudi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 28
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
458 births
- 1950s
1950s
811 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,115 births
- 1970s
1970s
586 births
- 1980s 141
1980s
141 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,115 births (35% of all-time use).
How Trudi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Trudi's total volume
Trudi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Trudi by state
Where Trudi concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 366 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 128 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 128 | 4.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 118 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 73 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Washington | | 62 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Texas | | 58 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 49 | 1.5% |
California share of Trudi's total US births 11.4%
Even split
366 of 3,215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Trudi appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Trudi? ▼
Trudi has been given to 3,215 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 140 babies were born in 1965, its single highest year.
When was Trudi most popular? ▼
Trudi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,115 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Trudi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Trudi are California (366 births), Ohio (128 births), Pennsylvania (128 births).
How long has the name Trudi been used? ▼
Records for Trudi go back to 1938, giving 85 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Trudi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Trudy, Trudie, Tru, True, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Trudi's data
- Trudi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,115 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Trudis (366 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Trudi
Nearby Names Like Trudi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Trudi
Trudy Girl
#4681 25,623 births
Trudie Girl
3,148 births
Tru Girl
#891 2,530 births
True Girl
#1163 2,186 births
Trula Girl
2,045 births
Compare Trudi side by side: Trudi vs Trudy Trudi vs Trudie Trudi vs Tru
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Noella #1872
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3,216 births · Peak 1987
Matilde #3969
3,220 births · Peak 1927
Jenessa #6236
3,221 births · Peak 1991
Ryanne #4813
3,222 births · Peak 2005
Berneice
3,208 births · Peak 1918
Kenzi #2789
3,208 births · Peak 2013
Aleia #963
3,223 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Trudi: Baby Name Since 1938 - 3,215 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/trudi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Trudi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.