Trudith
A feminine name of English origin meaning "maiden" or "virgin".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Trudith. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trudith today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trudith births was 1946 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trudith. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Trudith is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Trudiths were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Trudith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1946
8 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1948 SSA rank
#4,623
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Trudith: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Trudith by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Trudith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 28 | 28 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Trudith
The name Trudith is a relatively obscure given name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, though its exact roots are unclear. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Old English word "trudan," meaning "to tread" or "to walk." Others propose that it could be a variation of the Germanic name Trudlinde, which combines the elements "thrud" (meaning "strength") and "linde" (meaning "soft" or "gentle").
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trudith can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a Benedictine monastery in England. The manuscript mentions a nun named Trudith who was known for her piety and devotion to the monastic life.
In the 13th century, a noblewoman named Trudith de Warenne is mentioned in historical records from the reign of King Henry III of England. She was the wife of a prominent baron and played a significant role in the administration of her husband's estates.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Trudith Borromeo lived in Milan, Italy, in the 16th century. She was a member of the influential Borromeo family and is remembered for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works.
In the 17th century, a German writer and poet named Trudith von Birkenfels gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another historical figure associated with the name Trudith was a French botanist named Trudith Leclerc, who lived in the 18th century. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was praised for her meticulous observations and detailed illustrations of various plant species.
While the name Trudith has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its presence across different cultures and time periods, albeit in a limited capacity. The name's enigmatic origins and scarcity have contributed to its obscurity, but it remains a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a distinctive and historical given name.
People
Trudith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trudith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Trudith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trudith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trudith going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Trudith a common name?
We classify Trudith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trudith most popular?
The single biggest year for Trudith was 1946, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trudith is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Trudith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trudith a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trudith in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Trudith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trudith in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Trudith can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Trudith?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.