Tod
Tod is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fox.
Origin and history
Tod is an English name derived from the Middle English word for a fox. Historically used as a nickname or surname, it gained usage as an independent masculine given name in the 20th century. While it experienced moderate popularity in the mid-1900s, it is rarely given to newborns in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
7,707 babies in the United States have been named Tod since 1880. It ranks #1379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- OH (12.1 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- MI (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 293 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,451 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,996 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,140 |
| 1980-1990 | 360 |
| 1990-2000 | 219 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Tod
- Tod Browning: Director, Screenwriter
- Tod Macofsky: Writer, Producer
Fun facts
- Tod originated as a Middle English surname or nickname meaning 'fox', before transitioning into a given name.
- In Beatrix Potter's stories, Mr. Tod is a fox character whose name directly reflects the traditional northern English word for the animal.