How Many People Are Named Tod?

Complete statistics for the name Tod: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tod
Very Rare
Hebrew

Tod means 'fox' in Hebrew, symbolizing slyness and agility. Only 1 in 53,464 Americans are named Tod, making it very rare. The majority of people named Tod are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~303
Living in US
1 in 1,093,892
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fox
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Sly Adaptable Shrewd
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,172
Worldwide Bearers
#41,733
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
34
🇲🇳 Mongolia
31
🇬🇷 Greece
29
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
17
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇦🇱 Albania
13
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
11
🇩🇪 Germany
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,172 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
173
Would be under 30 (2%)
2,847
Would be 30–60 (37%)
4,682
Would be over 60 (61%)

All 7,702 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: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tod Through the Generations

Tod's journey through the generations shows a peak in 1962 with 568 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 6,172 Tods alive in the US, with 4,682 being over 60 years old. This age distribution indicates a strong connection to mid-20th-century naming trends, where Tod was more popular among parents. As the name becomes less common, it stands out as a classic choice that's still recognized today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 850
Ohio 648
Illinois 444
New York 381
Michigan 374
Pennsylvania 294
Wisconsin 278
Texas 258
Indiana 227
Washington 203

⭐ Famous People Named Tod

Tod is a given name. Notable persons with that name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Tod

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tod's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Tod

How Many People Have the Name Tod?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 303 people in the United States currently share the name Tod. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,093,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tod a Common or Rare Name?

Tod is classified as Very 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 Tod Mean?

Tod means "fox" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tod in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tod Most Popular?

The name Tod reached peak popularity in 1962, with 568 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Tod?

Approximately 303 people named Tod live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 303. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,093,892 Americans.

Is Tod a rare name?

Tod is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,093,892 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tod mean?

Tod means "fox" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Tod more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tod are male and 0% are female.

When was Tod most popular?

Tod peaked in 1962 with 568 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US303
All-Time Births303
1 in X1 in 1,093,892
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1962
World Rank#41,733
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.