Tatum Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Tatum reached its peak popularity for girls in the U.S. in 2018, ranking in the top 300.

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A Deep Dive

Tatum Overview

Meaning

Tate’s homestead, cheerful

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English surname meaning “Tate’s homestead.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪtəm/

Popularity

Tatum is well-liked in the USA and has gained traction in other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Tatum ranked #279 for boys and #328 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Energetic, stylish, lively
A Deep Dive

Tatum Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Taitum, Tatum, Tatumne, Tatym, Taiton, Tatumie, Tatom, Taitem

Common Nicknames

Tatumy, Tattie, Tatie, Tumy, Tato

Diminutives

Tate, Tum, Tati, T

Famous People

  • Tatum O'Neal
    (American Actress)
  • Tatum Bell
    (American Football Player)
  • Tatum Keshwar
    (South African Model)
  • Tatum McCann
    (American Actress)
  • Tatum Totten
    (American Jazz Saxophonist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Tatum Riley
    ("Scream," Film)
  • Tatum O'Neal
    ("Paper Moon," Film)
  • "Tatum's Melody"
    (Song)
  • Tatum
    ("The Pact," Novel)
  • Tatum Johnson
    ("American Horror Story," TV Series)
  • "Tatum's Journey"
    (Children's Book)

Places

  • Tatum City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Tatum Ridge
    (Florida, USA)
  • Tatum Park
    (Mississippi, USA)
  • Tatum Boulevard
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Tatum Ranch
    (Arizona, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Tatum?

Tatum means “Tate’s homestead” or “cheerful bringer of joy.” It suggests a personality that is lively, positive, and full of energy.

What Is the Origin of The Name Tatum?

Tatum comes from Old English roots. It is derived from a place name meaning “Tata’s homestead,” referring to an old settlement in England.

Tatum Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Tatum in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2792021#2742022#2262023
Top 3 Rankings#2262023#2742022#2792021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Tatum

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023226
(+48 from 2022)
1314
(+158 from 2022)
0.07512
2022274
(+5 from 2021)
1156
(+19 from 2021)
0.06447
2021279
(+64 from 2020)
1137
(+234 from 2020)
0.06346
2020343
(+16 from 2019)
903
(+22 from 2019)
0.05108
2019359
(+56 from 2018)
881
(+137 from 2018)
0.04801
2018415
(+29 from 2017)
744
(+32 from 2017)
0.04001
2017444
(-22 from 2016)
712
(-62 from 2016)
0.03769
2016422
(-13 from 2015)
774
(-9 from 2015)
0.03998
2015409
(-18 from 2014)
783
(-51 from 2014)
0.04014
2014391
(-62 from 2013)
834
(-151 from 2013)
0.04263
2013329
No change from 2012
985
(+36 from 2012)
0.05110
2012329
(+17 from 2011)
949
(+21 from 2011)
0.04893
2011346
(-12 from 2010)
928
(-37 from 2010)
0.04789
2010334
(+61 from 2009)
965
(+170 from 2009)
0.04922
2009395
(-27 from 2008)
795
(-90 from 2008)
0.03926
2008368
(-32 from 2007)
885
(-106 from 2007)
0.04249
2007336
(+11 from 2006)
991
(+42 from 2006)
0.04682
2006347
(-4 from 2005)
949
(+34 from 2005)
0.04540
2005343
(+41 from 2004)
915
(+101 from 2004)
0.04508
2004384
No change from 2003
814
(+26 from 2003)
0.04034
2003384
(+8 from 2002)
788
(+36 from 2002)
0.03927
2002392
(+20 from 2001)
752
(+56 from 2001)
0.03808
2001412
(+8 from 2000)
696
(+21 from 2000)
0.03513
2000420
(+7 from 1999)
675
(+28 from 1999)
0.03382
1999427
(-29 from 1998)
647
(-42 from 1998)
0.03323
1998398
(+149 from 1997)
689
(+259 from 1997)
0.03554
1997547
(+399 from 1996)
430
(+227 from 1996)
0.02252
1996946
(+61 from 1995)
203
(+19 from 1995)
0.01059
19951007
(-30 from 1994)
184
(-5 from 1994)
0.00958
1994977
(+82 from 1993)
189
(+17 from 1993)
0.00970
19931059
(+253 from 1992)
172
(+44 from 1992)
0.00872
19921312
(+63 from 1991)
128
(+11 from 1991)
0.00639
19911375
(+182 from 1990)
117
(+19 from 1990)
0.00575
19901557
(+160 from 1989)
98
(+19 from 1989)
0.00477
19891717
(-30 from 1988)
79
(+3 from 1988)
0.00397
19881687
(-189 from 1987)
76
(-10 from 1987)
0.00395
19871498
(-171 from 1986)
86
(-13 from 1986)
0.00459
19861327
(+554 from 1985)
99
(+40 from 1985)
0.00536
19851881
(+5 from 1984)
59
(+3 from 1984)
0.00320
19841886
(+1 from 1983)
56
(+1 from 1983)
0.00311
19831887
(+78 from 1982)
55
(+2 from 1982)
0.00307
19821965
(-136 from 1981)
53
(-7 from 1981)
0.00292
19811829
(-554 from 1980)
60
(-40 from 1980)
0.00335
19801275
(+206 from 1979)
100
(+20 from 1979)
0.00562
19791481
(-305 from 1978)
80
(-27 from 1978)
0.00464
19781176
(+38 from 1977)
107
(+7 from 1977)
0.00651
19771214
(+159 from 1976)
100
(+22 from 1976)
0.00608
19761373
(-126 from 1975)
78
(-13 from 1975)
0.00496
19751247
(+37 from 1974)
91
(+8 from 1974)
0.00583
19741284
(+1467 from 1973)
83
(+58 from 1973)
0.00530
19732751
(+3813 from 1966)
25
(+20 from 1966)
0.00161
19720
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19666564
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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0.0000
19570
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0.0000
19560
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0.0000
19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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0.0000
19490
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19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
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19270
No SSA data
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19260
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19250
No SSA data
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
No SSA data
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19190
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19180
No SSA data
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19170
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19160
No SSA data
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
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0.0000
19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18960
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18950
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18930
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18890
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18880
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18810
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18800
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American States Popularity Rankings for Tatum

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2102021#2802022#2722023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3502021#4092022#3392023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1432021#1162022#1142023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2972021#2802022#2162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2872021#1842022#2162023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1202021#1232022#1042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5492021#5612022#3702023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5822021#3382022#4282023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3122021#1922022#1632023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2352021#2762022#3062023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2402021#1392022#1422023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2022021#2332022#2112023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3162021#2932022#1802023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4302021#3912022#2812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2342021#1742022#2272023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4522021#3362022#3012023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2972021#1692022#1502023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2512021#2172022#1992023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#942021#2462022#1422023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6152021#6412022#6192023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1462021#1622022#1522023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2302021#2162022#1922023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1682021#1142022#1112023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2502021#1542022#1632023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1982021#1842022#1162023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2652021#2992022#3292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3822021#2982022#1862023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1592021#1432022#1142023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3462021#4792022#4222023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1072021#2392022#1202023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1152021#1862022#1972023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5202021#6452022#4312023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#9262020#6812021#9472023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2992021#3152022#1532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2712021#3152022#1822023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1462021#2752022#1502023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1562020#1172021#1122023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4322018#2242021#3852022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5962017#5132019#3242023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1812020#1152022#1452023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1682021#2202022#1892023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1222019#1232021#1562022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2802006#2312022#3552023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2212010#2172012#1422022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#722010#1342014#542023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2522021#2072022#2422023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2632013#2102022#1952023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2072023

Popularity Rankings for Tatum in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#16202020#7872021#10312022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Tatum a Name for Boys or Girls?

Tatum’s versatility makes it a great choice for parents who want a name that works for any gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Tatum

Tatum in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Tatum O'Neal (Actress, born 1963): An American actress who won an Academy Award at age 10 for her role in "Paper Moon."
  • Tatum Bell (Football Player, born 1981): An American former NFL running back who played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.
  • Tatum Keshwar (Model, born 1983): A South African model and beauty queen who won Miss South Africa in 2008.
  • Tatum McCann (Actress, born 1999): An American actress recognized for her roles in films such as "Click" and "The Time Traveler's Wife."
  • Tatum Totten (Musician, born 1975): An American jazz saxophonist known for her dynamic performances and recordings.
  • Tatum Mahaffy (Writer, born 1987): An American writer and poet whose work has been featured in numerous literary journals.
  • Tatum Taylor (Athlete, born 1994): An American sprinter and football player who excelled in track and field events.
  • Tatum Channing (Dancer, 1972–2018): A British ballet dancer who performed with several prestigious companies and left a lasting legacy in the dance world.
  • Tatum Riley ("Scream," 1996 Film): A feisty and loyal friend who becomes one of Ghostface's victims.
  • Tatum O'Neal ("Paper Moon," 1973 Film): A young girl who teams up with a con man during the Great Depression.
  • "Tatum's Melody" (2015 Song): A heartfelt song about love and loss.
  • Tatum ("The Pact," 2012 Novel): A character entangled in a suspenseful family drama.
  • Tatum Johnson ("American Horror Story," 2011 TV Series): A mysterious character who appears in the Murder House season.
  • "Tatum's Journey" (2018 Children's Book): Follows a young girl's adventure in a magical land.
  • Tatum ("Out of Reach," 2004 Film): A young girl who helps her uncle uncover a conspiracy.
  • Tatum Bell ("NFL Rush Zone," 2010 TV Series): A character who helps protect the NFL from evil forces.
  • Tatum City (Texas, USA): A small city in Rusk and Panola counties, featuring a historic downtown area.
  • Tatum Ridge (Florida, USA): An area in Sarasota County, known for its scenic golf courses and natural beauty.
  • Tatum Park (Mississippi, USA): A community park in Hattiesburg, offering sports facilities and walking trails.
  • Tatum Cave (Kentucky, USA): A notable cave system in Hart County, part of the Mammoth Cave National Park area.
  • Tatum Boulevard (Arizona, USA): A major roadway in Phoenix, lined with shopping centers and residential neighborhoods.
  • Tatum Ranch (Arizona, USA): A master-planned community in Cave Creek, with numerous amenities and golf courses.

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