Taytum
How to say it: TAY-tum · /ˈteɪtəm/
Modern phonetic respelling of Tatum; English surname meaning 'Tata's homestead'. No independent historical etymology.
Taytum was the 173rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 377 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.3-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 | 377 |
| Share of births | 1 in 862 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #80 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Most use of Taytum belongs to the last forty years. At its best in the 2020s so far, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp in two syllables, Taytum feels punchy and current. Braylee echoes its modern spark.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Taytum is about 1 in 36.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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