Tatum - A very unique male name
Tatum at a glance
Tatum is ranked #203 among boy baby names in 2025, with 1,723 births in 2025. It peaked in 2024 at #195 and first appeared on the charts in 1989.
- Rank in 2025
- #203
- Births in 2025
- 1,723
- Peak year
- 2024 (#195)
- First appeared
- 1989
- Trend
- #491 in 2020 → #203 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 851 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (58 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 851 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tatum peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 195.
Famous with this name
Channing Tatum
Tatum O'Neal
Bradford Tatum
How would you rate Tatum, 1-5?
Tatum is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tatum is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #89 - and is the least popular in California at position #428.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tatum is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tatum origin and meaning
English place name and surname
From an Old English place name, 'the homestead of a man called Tata'
Tatum began as a Cheshire place name and surname built on the personal name Tata. As a boys' first name it dates from the late 1980s in US data and has risen sharply in the last few years with the fashion for surname names — though the name is currently more popular for girls.
Attested etymology
Tatum is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Tatum, pop culture references for the name Tatum and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tatum
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tatum, sorted by popularity.
Tony / Tommy / Tom / Tim / Tommie / Timmy / Titan / Toney / Tayden / Timmie /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 203 |
| 2024 | 195 |
| 2023 | 233 |
| 2022 | 317 |
| 2021 | 384 |
| 2020 | 491 |
| 2019 | 483 |
| 2018 | 527 |
| 2017 | 582 |
| 2016 | 632 |
| 2015 | 574 |
| 2014 | 588 |
| 2013 | 536 |
| 2012 | 596 |
| 2011 | 715 |
| 2010 | 745 |
| 2009 | 1610 |
| 2008 | 1457 |
| 2007 | 1401 |
| 2006 | 1602 |
| 2005 | 1741 |
| 2004 | 2015 |
| 2001 | 3853 |
| 2000 | 2850 |
| 1999 | 2758 |
| 1997 | 3524 |
| 1996 | 3526 |
| 1994 | 3605 |
| 1989 | 3392 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 89 |
| North Dakota | 104 |
| Kentucky | 104 |
| West Virginia | 108 |
| Louisiana | 111 |
| Missouri | 113 |
| Indiana | 123 |
| North Carolina | 133 |
| Mississippi | 136 |
| Alabama | 140 |
| Montana | 144 |
| New Mexico | 146 |
| Ohio | 150 |
| South Carolina | 162 |
| Tennessee | 164 |
| Nebraska | 164 |
| Nevada | 168 |
| New Hampshire | 168 |
| Massachusetts | 172 |
| Arkansas | 173 |
| Virginia | 178 |
| Connecticut | 178 |
| South Dakota | 188 |
| Georgia | 192 |
| Michigan | 193 |
| Wisconsin | 199 |
| Maryland | 199 |
| Minnesota | 200 |
| District of Columbia | 200 |
| Maine | 201 |
| Iowa | 204 |
| Florida | 211 |
| Utah | 222 |
| Pennsylvania | 234 |
| Colorado | 235 |
| Oklahoma | 243 |
| Illinois | 247 |
| Idaho | 252 |
| Oregon | 280 |
| Washington | 281 |
| Texas | 287 |
| Kansas | 321 |
| Arizona | 342 |
| New York | 343 |
| New Jersey | 407 |
| California | 428 |
Even more about Tatum
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Tatum a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Tatum?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
TAY-tum · /ˈteɪtəm/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Tatem — Simplified spelling
Nicknames: Tate
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
SurnamePlace name
Why parents choose it
For boys, Tatum offers the nickname Tate in a fuller form and a polished surname sound; it is rising fast, if from a low base.
Worth knowing
- The famous Tatums — Channing Tatum, Jayson Tatum — carry it as a surname, and Tatum O'Neal made it familiar as a girl's name, so confusion runs both ways
- More girls than boys receive the name at present
