Holding steady.
Popularity of Dodd since 1938
Babies named Dodd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 208 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dodd is an English surname-turned-first-name that has never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1938, and its peak usage came in 1964, when it was given to 5 boys. Since then, it has maintained a stable, low-frequency presence, with occasional years seeing no recorded births at all. The name's trajectory remains flat, reflecting its status as a rare choice. Largely confined to communities that value family surnames as given names or appreciate its crisp, one-syllable sound, Dodd has not been concentrated in any particular state. Its obscurity ensures that a boy named Dodd is unlikely to share his name with many peers, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking something uncommon.
Dodd is an English surname and given name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Middle English 'dod,' meaning 'to cut off' or 'to lop,' perhaps as a nickname for a short person. Alternatively, it could stem from the Old English 'dydrian,' meaning 'to deceive,' though this is less likely. The name has been used sparingly as a first name since the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dod
Sibling names for Dodd
Names that share Dodd's style, for a brother or sister.
