Name meaning & stats
Todd
Todd means “fox”. 282,611 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Todds are 1.5× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“fox”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
282,611 US babies were named Todd between 1940 and 2025.
Where Todds end up
Not enough notable Todds yet, so this uses the spelling family: Todd, Tod.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.5× | High · 87 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 66 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 59 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | High · 46 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, the Todd family show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Todd has a surprise career: 2.0×
Spelling family
Todd is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)