Todd
Todd is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fox.
Origin and history
Todd originated as an English surname derived from the Middle English word for a fox. It gained strong popularity as a given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Although its usage for newborns has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a well-recognized classic name.
Popularity in the United States
282,330 babies in the United States have been named Todd since 1880. It ranks #134 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1280.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.1 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 228 |
| 1930-1940 | 398 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,169 |
| 1950-1960 | 18,569 |
| 1960-1970 | 128,741 |
| 1970-1980 | 83,319 |
| 1980-1990 | 30,325 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,614 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,122 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,006 |
| 2020-2029 | 686 |
Famous people named Todd
- Todd Gurley: Football Player, Athlete
- Todd Rundgren: Musician, Singer
- Todd Helton: Baseball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Todd originally began as a Northern English surname derived from the Middle English word 'todde', meaning fox.
- The name peaked in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, consistently ranking among the top 50 boys' names.