Trude

Trude is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “strength.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Trude at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“strength”
Pronunciation
/²ˈtrʉː.də/

About the name Trude

Trude belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “strength” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Trude first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2527 in 1947, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 272 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trude in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#2527 in 1947
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
272

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trude mean?

Trude means “strength” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Trude a boy or girl name?

Trude is a girl name.

What origin is the name Trude?

Trude comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Trude?

Trude first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #2527 in 1947, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Trude?

Trude is pronounced /²ˈtrʉː.də/ (IPA).

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