Todd - A very unique male name
Todd at a glance
Todd is ranked #2011 among boy baby names in 2025, with 34 births in 2025. It peaked in 1964 at #28 and first appeared on the charts in 1920.
- Rank in 2025
- #2011
- Births in 2025
- 34
- Peak year
- 1964 (#28)
- First appeared
- 1920
- Trend
- #1666 in 2020 → #2011 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 43,126 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (6 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Todd peaked in popularity 62 years ago in 1964 on position 28.
Famous with this name
Tony Todd
Todd Stashwick
Todd Giebenhain
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Todd is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Todd is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #799 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,812.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Todd is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Todd origin and meaning
English surname, from Middle English
From the Middle English word todde, 'fox' — a nickname surname for a fox-like or fox-hunting man
Todd began as a northern English surname and became a classic mid-century boys' name, peaking in 1964 at over 15,000 births. It has fallen steadily since and now reads as a dad-generation name.
Attested etymology
Todd is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Todd, pop culture references for the name Todd and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Todd
We've found the following names that sound similar to Todd, sorted by popularity.
Ted / Ty / Theo / Teddy / Tate / Tod / Tadeo / Thad / Tad / Tye /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2011 |
| 2024 | 1745 |
| 2023 | 1829 |
| 2022 | 1511 |
| 2021 | 1583 |
| 2020 | 1666 |
| 2019 | 1288 |
| 2018 | 1215 |
| 2017 | 1254 |
| 2016 | 1173 |
| 2015 | 976 |
| 2014 | 1089 |
| 2013 | 1037 |
| 2012 | 946 |
| 2011 | 835 |
| 2010 | 835 |
| 2009 | 925 |
| 2008 | 768 |
| 2007 | 730 |
| 2006 | 648 |
| 2005 | 583 |
| 2004 | 541 |
| 2003 | 508 |
| 2002 | 469 |
| 2001 | 462 |
| 2000 | 418 |
| 1999 | 394 |
| 1998 | 367 |
| 1997 | 312 |
| 1996 | 300 |
| 1995 | 271 |
| 1994 | 253 |
| 1993 | 231 |
| 1992 | 215 |
| 1991 | 179 |
| 1990 | 156 |
| 1989 | 146 |
| 1988 | 135 |
| 1987 | 120 |
| 1986 | 109 |
| 1985 | 97 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1983 | 87 |
| 1982 | 81 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1980 | 75 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1977 | 50 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1959 | 98 |
| 1958 | 116 |
| 1957 | 142 |
| 1956 | 157 |
| 1955 | 174 |
| 1954 | 196 |
| 1953 | 206 |
| 1952 | 212 |
| 1951 | 244 |
| 1950 | 271 |
| 1949 | 322 |
| 1948 | 362 |
| 1947 | 402 |
| 1946 | 419 |
| 1945 | 473 |
| 1944 | 463 |
| 1943 | 493 |
| 1942 | 529 |
| 1941 | 581 |
| 1940 | 637 |
| 1939 | 678 |
| 1938 | 758 |
| 1937 | 1027 |
| 1936 | 1187 |
| 1935 | 1491 |
| 1933 | 1700 |
| 1929 | 1277 |
| 1924 | 1240 |
| 1920 | 1951 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Utah | 799 |
| Pennsylvania | 1085 |
| Tennessee | 1171 |
| Michigan | 1244 |
| New York | 1737 |
| Florida | 1812 |
Even more about Todd
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Todd a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Todd?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TOD · /tɒd/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Tod — Single-d spelling, also recorded as a given name.
Famous bearers
- Todd Rundgren — American rock musician and producer known for 'Hello It's Me' and Utopia (b. 1948) Contemporary
Style
ClassicSurname
Why parents choose it
Todd is simple, friendly and unfussy — a familiar one-syllable name now rare in the classroom.
Worth knowing
- Its 1960s–70s peak dates it; expect 'that's my uncle's name' reactions.
