Tatum is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1903 in 2011 with 14 recorded births. This places Tatum in the top 25% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 18 births ranking #1295. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 22,951 girls born was named Tatum. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.