How Many People Are Named Dodd?
Complete statistics for the name Dodd: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dodd, a very rare male name, is held by just 242 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,361,325 Americans. The majority of those named Dodd are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 306 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dodd Through the Generations
Dodd has seen its peak popularity in 1964 when there were 35 births. Since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Dodd is 63, indicating a strong skew towards older individuals. Of the 242 people named Dodd in the US, 187 are over 60 years old, while only 119 are between 30 and 60, and none are under 30. This distribution suggests that Dodd is a name that's been passed down through generations but isn't commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dodd's English roots
📄 About the Name Dodd
How Many People Have the Name Dodd?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,440 people in the United States currently share the name Dodd. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,258 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dodd a Common or Rare Name?
Dodd is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dodd Mean?
Dodd means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dodd in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dodd Most Popular?
The name Dodd reached peak popularity in 1964, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dodd?
Approximately 29,440 people named Dodd live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,440. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,258 Americans.
Is Dodd a rare name?
Dodd is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,258 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dodd mean?
Dodd means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Dodd more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dodd are male and 0% are female.
When was Dodd most popular?
Dodd peaked in 1964 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.