Tatum
Tatum: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tatum
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Tatham, from Old English Tāta, a personal name of unknown meaning + hām.
How popular is Tatum?
Since 1880, 28,649 girls and 13,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Tatum (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #189 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #195 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #189 for girls, with 3,397 babies given the name.
Names similar to Tatum
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Tatum FAQ
What does the name Tatum mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. From Tatham, from Old English Tāta, a personal name of unknown meaning + hām.
What is the origin of the name Tatum?
Tatum is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tatum?
Since 1880, 28,649 girls and 13,225 boys in the U.S. have been named Tatum (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #189 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #195 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #189 for girls, with 3,397 babies given the name.
Is Tatum a boy or girl name?
Tatum is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (28,649 girls and 13,225 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.