Tod Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Todd //tɒd//
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: English: fox; Scottish: a diminutive of Todd
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tod has its roots in the Old English word "todde," which means "fox." This term is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic *tudwaz, which also referred to a fox, and it is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "zod" and the Middle Dutch "todde." The transition of the name into English likely occurred during the early medieval period, as Old English evolved into Middle English, with the name being used both as a surname and a given name. Historically, the name Tod has been associated with various notable figures and events.
One significant milestone is its appearance in English literature during the Middle Ages, where the fox often symbolized cunning and cleverness. The name has also been linked to various saints and biblical figures, although specific instances are less prominent compared to other names.
In the 14th century, the name began to appear in written records, indicating its use in the vernacular of the time. Culturally, the name Tod carries connotations of agility and intelligence, traits often attributed to the fox in folklore and fables.
This symbolic association has contributed to the name's endurance over the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Teddy" or "Tad" have emerged, although they are not directly derived from Tod.
The name's simplicity and strong phonetic qualities have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultural contexts, reflecting the enduring human fascination with animal symbolism in naming practices.
Famous people named Tod
In this section, you will find notable people named Tod. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tod who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Tod who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Tod Browning is a director best known for Dracula, Freaks, and The Unholy Three.
Tod Williams is a director and screenwriter best known for The Door in the Floor, Paranormal Activity 2, and The Last House on the Left.
Fictional characters named Tod
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Tod is a fictional character from the animated film The Fox and the Hound. He is a young fox who befriends a hound dog named Copper, highlighting themes of friendship and loyalty despite societal expectations.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tod. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tod was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Tod has ranked as high as #726 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Tod has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tod is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tod was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tod.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 | 12 |
| 1998 | 20 | 20 |
| 1997 | 16 | 16 |
| 1996 | 26 | 26 |
| 1995 | 21 | 21 |
| 1994 | 30 | 30 |
| 1993 | 24 | 24 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 |
| 1991 | 22 | 22 |
| 1990 | 32 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 | 33 |
| 1988 | 30 | 30 |
| 1987 | 28 | 28 |
| 1986 | 29 | 29 |
| 1985 | 21 | 21 |
| 1984 | 47 | 47 |
| 1983 | 32 | 32 |
| 1982 | 49 | 49 |
| 1981 | 50 | 50 |
| 1980 | 41 | 41 |
| 1979 | 37 | 37 |
| 1978 | 55 | 55 |
| 1977 | 51 | 51 |
| 1976 | 65 | 65 |
| 1975 | 63 | 63 |
| 1974 | 95 | 95 |
| 1973 | 133 | 133 |
| 1972 | 152 | 152 |
| 1971 | 205 | 205 |
| 1970 | 284 | 284 |
| 1969 | 294 | 294 |
| 1968 | 302 | 302 |
| 1967 | 303 | 303 |
| 1966 | 277 | 277 |
| 1965 | 337 | 337 |
| 1964 | 543 | 543 |
| 1963 | 558 | 558 |
| 1962 | 568 | 568 |
| 1961 | 507 | 507 |
| 1960 | 307 | 307 |
| 1959 | 265 | 265 |
| 1958 | 297 | 297 |
| 1957 | 186 | 186 |
| 1956 | 144 | 144 |
| 1955 | 148 | 148 |
| 1954 | 107 | 107 |
| 1953 | 90 | 90 |
| 1952 | 92 | 92 |
| 1951 | 62 | 62 |
| 1950 | 60 | 60 |
| 1949 | 38 | 38 |
| 1948 | 37 | 37 |
| 1947 | 37 | 37 |
| 1946 | 25 | 25 |
| 1945 | 20 | 20 |
| 1944 | 23 | 23 |
| 1943 | 37 | 37 |
| 1942 | 22 | 22 |
| 1941 | 24 | 24 |
| 1940 | 30 | 30 |
| 1939 | 16 | 16 |
| 1938 | 15 | 15 |
| 1937 | 6 | 6 |
| 1936 | 11 | 11 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 |
Top States for Tod (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 7 |