Todd
How to say it: TOD · /ˈtɑd/
From Middle English 'todde' meaning 'fox'; originally a nickname or occupational name for a fox hunter.
Todd was the 1,357th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 105 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,582 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,357 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 105 |
| Share of births | 1 in 31,574 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,582 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Todd peaked in the 1960s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Todd is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Todd
- Todd Phillips (born 1970)American filmmaker
- Todd Haynes (born 1961)American film director and screenwriter
- Todd Woodbridge (born 1971)Australian tennis player
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