Tatum Unisex

Popularity: #187 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationTAY-tum / /ˈteɪ.təm/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'Tate's homestead'; Irish: 'cheerful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tatum has origins in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a surname meaning 'Tate's homestead'. It has gained popularity as a first name in recent decades, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with a modern, unisex appeal.

Trend Summary

Tatum has seen a rise in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

TateTalonTannerTobiasTrey

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Tatum

Tatum O'Neal is an American actress and author who became the youngest person to win an Academy Award at age 10.

Fictional characters named Tatum

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tatum was first seen in the United States in 1973. Tatum has ranked as high as #337 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tatum has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tatum (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 131
7%
CA 105
6%
FL 98
6%
OH 93
5%
NC 86
5%
TN 75
4%
IN 66
4%
IL 63
4%
GA 63
4%
KY 61
3%
MI 59
3%
MO 58
3%
NY 56
3%
VA 56
3%
LA 53
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19739
197414
197510
197610
197716
197811
19796
198021
19818
19835
19846
19859
19867
19878
19896
199011
19919
19928
199315
199420
199513
199627
199719
199828
199941
200043
200137
200239
200344
200471
200591
2006108
2007147
2008134
2009139
2010300
2011314
2012422
2013487
2014465
2015473
2016417
2017457
2018529
2019596
2020598
2021837
20221,057
20231,501
20241,833