Todd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAHD / /tɒd/English; Old Norse
Meaning
English: fox; Old Norse: a diminutive of 'Thord', meaning 'Thor's warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Todd originated in England and was derived from the Old Norse word for 'fox'. It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a first name. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with cleverness or cunning due to its meaning. In the 20th century, Todd gained popularity as a given name in the United States.
Trend Summary
Todd experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tadd
- Tode
International Variants
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Famous people named Todd
Todd Rundgren is an American musician known for his work as a singer-songwriter and record producer.
Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic book creator and entrepreneur, best known for creating the character Spawn.
Todd Helton is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Colorado Rockies.
Todd Barry is an American stand-up comedian and actor recognized for his appearances on various television shows.
Fictional characters named Todd
Todd Anderson is a character in the film 'Dead Poets Society', known for his shy demeanor and growth throughout the story.
Todd the Fox is a character in the animated film 'The Fox and the Hound', representing friendship and loyalty.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Todd was first seen in the United States in 1881. Todd has ranked as high as #51 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Todd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Todd (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| UT | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 35 |
| 1930 | 28 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1938 | 68 |
| 1939 | 68 |
| 1940 | 88 |
| 1941 | 99 |
| 1942 | 134 |
| 1943 | 161 |
| 1944 | 176 |
| 1945 | 163 |
| 1946 | 237 |
| 1947 | 304 |
| 1948 | 346 |
| 1949 | 461 |
| 1950 | 593 |
| 1951 | 796 |
| 1952 | 960 |
| 1953 | 1,102 |
| 1954 | 1,291 |
| 1955 | 1,615 |
| 1956 | 2,008 |
| 1957 | 2,405 |
| 1958 | 3,467 |
| 1959 | 4,332 |
| 1960 | 5,750 |
| 1961 | 9,753 |
| 1962 | 12,751 |
| 1963 | 14,789 |
| 1964 | 15,349 |
| 1965 | 13,934 |
| 1966 | 13,557 |
| 1967 | 13,454 |
| 1968 | 14,659 |
| 1969 | 14,748 |
| 1970 | 14,425 |
| 1971 | 12,056 |
| 1972 | 9,968 |
| 1973 | 8,678 |
| 1974 | 7,846 |
| 1975 | 7,152 |
| 1976 | 6,441 |
| 1977 | 6,278 |
| 1978 | 5,497 |
| 1979 | 4,984 |
| 1980 | 4,128 |
| 1981 | 3,953 |
| 1982 | 3,600 |
| 1983 | 3,337 |
| 1984 | 3,105 |
| 1985 | 2,939 |
| 1986 | 2,585 |
| 1987 | 2,355 |
| 1988 | 2,201 |
| 1989 | 2,125 |
| 1990 | 1,976 |
| 1991 | 1,743 |
| 1992 | 1,425 |
| 1993 | 1,238 |
| 1994 | 1,141 |
| 1995 | 1,028 |
| 1996 | 890 |
| 1997 | 843 |
| 1998 | 703 |
| 1999 | 627 |
| 2000 | 583 |
| 2001 | 530 |
| 2002 | 510 |
| 2003 | 466 |
| 2004 | 441 |
| 2005 | 390 |
| 2006 | 354 |
| 2007 | 326 |
| 2008 | 287 |
| 2009 | 235 |
| 2010 | 264 |
| 2011 | 244 |
| 2012 | 237 |
| 2013 | 207 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 212 |
| 2016 | 185 |
| 2017 | 161 |
| 2018 | 158 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 108 |