The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 20 births ranking #1322. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Tatum comes from an English surname that ultimately meant "Tata's homestead" in Old English. It is a surname-style first name with a clearly modern rise in popularity.
The name first gained public attention through actress Tatum O'Neal and later got another boost from a character in Scream. That mix of surname style and pop culture helped it become established for both girls and boys.