Tatum Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Tatum is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Tatum?
Tatum is spelled T-A-T-U-M. The name has 5 letters.
Tatum at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Tatum means “Tata's homestead.”
- Origin
- Tatum is commonly considered to derive from an Old English surname that referred to a homestead or settlement associated with an individual named Tata.
- Pronunciation
- TAY-tum · 2 syllables
Tatum Popularity in 2025
Rank#189
Recorded Births1,661
Rank#202
Recorded Births1,736
- Girls usage rose 16 places to #189 and recorded 159 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #202 and recorded 105 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Tatum Mean?
Tatum means “Tata's homestead.”
Origin: Tatum is commonly considered to derive from an Old English surname that referred to a homestead or settlement associated with an individual named Tata.
How Do You Pronounce Tatum?
PronunciationTAY-tum
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Tatum?
- History
- The name Tatum has been used as a surname in English-speaking regions and more recently adopted as a given name.
Tatum Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,661 | #189 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,736 | #202 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,502 | #205 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,841 | #195 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,319 | #227 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,504 | #233 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,156 | #274 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,058 | #318 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,137 | #279 |
| 2021 | Boys | 837 | #385 |
| 2020 | Girls | 903 | #343 |
| 2020 | Boys | 598 | #490 |
| 2019 | Girls | 882 | #359 |
| 2019 | Boys | 596 | #487 |
| 2018 | Girls | 744 | #416 |
| 2018 | Boys | 529 | #533 |
| 2017 | Girls | 713 | #443 |
| 2017 | Boys | 457 | #597 |
| 2016 | Girls | 775 | #421 |
| 2016 | Boys | 417 | #637 |
| 2015 | Girls | 783 | #409 |
| 2015 | Boys | 473 | #585 |
| 2014 | Girls | 834 | #391 |
| 2014 | Boys | 465 | #591 |
When Was Tatum Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
1,841 recorded births
National rank #195
2025 · Boys
1,736 recorded births
National rank #202
2025 · Girls
1,661 recorded births
National rank #189
2023 · Boys
1,504 recorded births
National rank #233
Where Tatum Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #31 | 8 |
| SD | #73 | 12 |
| ND | #80 | 11 |
| AZ | #82 | 68 |
| OK | #87 | 39 |
| NE | #87 | 23 |
| MS | #99 | 22 |
| LA | #102 | 38 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |
| ND | #93 | 12 |
| WV | #101 | 19 |
| KY | #102 | 53 |