Tatum
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #202 in 2025 with 1,736 babies born.
History: Tatum is an English surname derived from an Old English personal name Tata and 'ham,' meaning homestead. It became a given name in the United States, used for both boys and girls, gaining recognition through actress Tatum O'Neal, the youngest person to win a competitive Academy Award. Its use as a masculine name reflects the broader trend of surname-style first names.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tatum? About 1 in 980 babies born in 2025 were named Tatum, or roughly 9.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tatum
What does the name Tatum mean?
Tatum means “Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Tatum?
Tatum has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Tata's homestead or cheerful bringer of joy”.
How popular is Tatum?
Tatum ranked #202 in 2025 — given to 1,736 babies that year.
When was Tatum most popular?
Tatum peaked in 2024 with 1,833 babies registered that year.
Is Tatum a boy or girl name?
Tatum is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 32% of Tatums are boys and 68% are girls.
Is the name Tatum rising or falling in popularity?
Tatum has risen 141 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #343 in 2020 to #202 in 2025.
How long has Tatum been recorded?
Tatum appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1966 through 2025.