Trudie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Trudie is a name of Germanic origin, derived from Gertrude, which means 'strong spear'. The language path traces from Latin to Old High German and into modern English. The name is characterized by its warmth and friendliness, with no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has notable individuals associated with it.
The name Trudie is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Trudie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Trudie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1024th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1374th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1438th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3139th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11245th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Trudie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Trudie"
Pronunciation
/ˈtruːdi/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Trudie is a diminutive form of the name Gertrude, which is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'thrud' meaning 'strength'.
Meaning
strong spear
Language Evolution
Gertrudis (Latin), Gertrude (Old High German), Trudie (modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Trudie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a more informal and affectionate version of Gertrude.
Variants & Derivatives
Gertrude, Trudy
Modern Popularity & Image
Trudie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and charm.
Famous People
Trudie Styler - an English actress and producer, Trudie Goodwin - an English actress known for her role in 'The Bill'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Trudie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Trudie"
"Trudie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1024th of 9107 | 909 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1374th of 9204 | 577 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1438th of 12526 | 995 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3139th of 19264 | 351 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11245th of 27321 | 77 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24909th of 35406 | 21 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21851st of 30306 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Trudie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Trudie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
29.21% 691st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
86.48% 1337th/1546 |
- |
56.52% 1330th/2353 |
75.18% 1163rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
72.25% 1609th/2227 |
74.81% 1818th/2430 |
54.50% 1555th/2853 |
51.24% 1422nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Trudie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Trudie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.