"fox"
Origin: Middle English
Language: English
Todd
Pronunciation: [ t-AHD ]
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- Strongly associated with the Baby Boomer generation (1950s-1970s), which may feel dated to younger parents
The Story of Todd
Todd derives from the Middle English and Northern English dialect word tod or todde, meaning fox. The word itself may be of Scandinavian origin. It began as a nickname for someone resembling a fox (crafty, reddish-haired) or who lived near a fox den, then became a surname before crossing into given name use.
Todd peaked in popularity in the United States in the late 1950s through 1970s, a quintessential mid-century American boy name alongside Randy, Gary, and Keith. It is now strongly associated with the Baby Boomer generation and has declined sharply, though some parents are reviving it as a vintage choice.
Todd was the name of a generation of American men who shaped the 1970s-90s culture. It now has begun to acquire the retro charm of other vintage names due to generational cycling.
Historical Record
Todd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 279,287 babies have been named Todd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Todd is past its peak , currently ranked #1,598 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Todd was a top-50 US baby name every year from 1958 to 1977
- The word tod meaning fox survives in British dialect to this day
- Todd Rundgren is a pioneering American rock musician and producer who worked with The Band and Meat Loaf
Todd in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#1,598
Current Rank
Peaked 1964
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Todd Howard
Business
1971
American game director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, creative force behind The Elder Scrolls and Fall...
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Todd Rundgren
Musician
1948
American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and producer known for Hello It's Me and producing Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hel...
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #1,598
- Total SSA Count
- 108
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Todd
What does the name Todd mean?
"fox" (from Middle English). Todd derives from the Middle English and Northern English dialect word tod or todde, meaning fox. The word itself may be of Scandinavian origin. It began as a nickname for someone resembling a fox (crafty, reddish-haired) or who lived near a fox den, then became a surname before crossing into given name use.
What is the origin of the name Todd?
Todd has Middle English, American, and English origins. In Middle English, it means "fox".
Is Todd a boy or girl name?
Todd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1598. As a girl name, it is ranked #64991. Todd is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Todd?
Todd is pronounced t-AHD.
How popular is the name Todd?
Todd is currently ranked #1598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Todd?
Common nicknames for Todd include Toddy.
What are good middle names for Todd?
Popular middle name pairings include Todd James, Todd Allen, Todd Michael, Todd Robert, Todd Lee, and Todd Andrew.
What are good sibling names for Todd?
Names that pair well with Todd as siblings include Jennifer, Kevin, Brian, Wendy, Scott, and Diane.
How many syllables does Todd have?
Todd has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Todd a common or rare name?
Todd is an uncommon name, ranked #1598 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Todd
Todd is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "fox" in Middle English .
Is Todd a boy or girl name? Todd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,598 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,991. Todd is more commonly used as a boy name.
Todd is currently ranked #1,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Todd has 1 syllable and is pronounced t-AHD, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Todd include Toddy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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