Tatum

Meaning of Tatum

Tatum means "Tate's homestead" or "cheerful bringer of joy". It comes from an English surname.

Tatum has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tatum

Tatum is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #189 in 2025 from #420 in 2000.

Tatum as a boy's name

Tatum is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #202 in the US. It means "Tate's homestead" or "cheerful bringer of joy."

Notable people named Tatum

• Tatum O'Neal
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Tatum Riley
  American softball player
• Tatum Miranda
  American Instagram Star
• Tatum Dahl
  American journalist
• Tatum Chiniquy
  American actress

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Questions about the name Tatum

What does the name Tatum mean?

Tatum means tatum means "tate's homestead" or "cheerful bringer of joy". it comes from an english surname, and it comes from English origins.

Is Tatum a boy's or a girl's name?

Tatum is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Tatum?

In 2025, Tatum ranked #189 for girls, up from #204 the year before and #202 for boys, down from #195 the year before.

When was Tatum most popular?

Tatum peaked at #189 in 2025.