Tatum
A boy’s name of English origin, ranked #202 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #202
- Best ever
- #195 in 2024
- US births since 1880
- 13,225
- Born in 2025
- 1,736
- Trend
- Rising last 10 years
Meaning
- Cheerful, brings joy
Also a girl’s name. See Tatum for girls — 28,649 recorded US births.
Births 1973–2025
Peak 1,841 in 2024. Rising over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- TX4,500
- CA3,318
- AZ2,240
- OH1,594
- GA1,404
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 92% of this name's national total.
Other English names
- JenaVariation of Jenny which is a diminutive of…
- Garretgentle, enclosure, watchful
- JarredSpearman
- MarilynnBlend of Marie or Mary and Lyn
- ChadwickWarlike, warrior
- MitchelLike God
- LaytonFrom the meadow farm
- DavionBeloved
- SeymourMarshy land near the sea
- ZayneGod is merciful
- Fosterforest keeper
- Talonsharp