Unisex name · English
Tatum
“Tata's homestead”
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About the name
Tatum is English — "Tata's homestead" — a surname that pianist Art Tatum made virtuosic and actress Tatum O'Neal (youngest competitive Oscar winner ever) made a given name.
Tatum holds American top-300 use for girls with steady boy use.
Two syllables with Tate inside. It pairs well with soft middles (Tatum Rose, Tatum Elias). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist with Heirloom acreage and Y2K-credits glow — the homestead, syncopated.
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Is Tatum a boy or girl name?
Tatum is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (English origin).
What does the name Tatum mean?
Tatum means “Tata's homestead” of English origin. Tatum is English — "Tata's homestead" — a surname that pianist Art Tatum made virtuosic and actress Tatum O'Neal (youngest competitive Oscar winner ever) made a given name.
Where does the name Tatum come from?
Tatum is English in origin. Tatum holds American top-300 use for girls with steady boy use.
How popular is Tatum?
Tatum ranked #189 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
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