Tatum is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2960 in 2020 with 6 recorded births. This places Tatum in the top 50% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 20 births ranking #1322. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 48,165 boys born was named Tatum. 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.