Tatum
How to say it: TAY-tum · /ˈteɪtəm/
From an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Tata's homestead'; popularized as a given name in the 20th century.
Tatum was the 173rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,397 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #80 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #173 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 3,397 |
| Share of births | 1 in 862 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #80 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging within the last forty years, Tatum found its high in the 2020s. Staying at its peak, it should continue upward.
What goes with it
Sharp consonants give Tatum a lively snap. Tate offers a shorter form while Sawyer shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Tatum →
Nicknames
- Tate
Honouring a Tatum in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tatum is about 1 in 36.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Tatum
- Tatum O'Neal (born 1963)American actress
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