Tatum

Tatum is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,833 boys in the United States.

Tatum at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tatum

Tatum belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tatum first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #195 in 2024, and in 2024 1,833 babies received the name — 11,476 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tatum in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#195 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Tatum in 2024
1,833
Total since 1880
11,476

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tatum mean?

The meaning of Tatum is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tatum a boy or girl name?

Tatum is a boy name. In 2024, 1,833 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tatum?

Tatum comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tatum?

Tatum first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #195 in 2024, and 1,833 babies were given the name in 2024.

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