Tatum is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2918 in 1998 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,833 births ranking #195. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 68,261 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.