Tatem
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #5583 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Tatum. Shares the meaning 'Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy.'
Similar names: tateum, tate, taheem, tameem, taten, tatum, tatym, tayte
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tatem? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Tatem, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tatem
What does the name Tatem mean?
Tatem means “Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Tatem?
Tatem has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy”.
How popular is Tatem?
Tatem ranked #5399 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Tatem most popular?
Tatem peaked in 2006 with 30 babies registered that year.
Is Tatem a boy or girl name?
Tatem is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 46% of Tatems are boys and 54% are girls.
Is the name Tatem rising or falling in popularity?
Tatem has risen 10230 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15629 in 2020 to #5399 in 2025.
How long has Tatem been recorded?
Tatem appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1997 through 2025.