Baby Name Popularity Profile

Tatum

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tatum.

National Rank (2025)
#202
All-Time Peak Rank
#195 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
13,225
Unisex Distribution 31.6% Boy / 68.4% Girl Balance: Leans Female
💡 The Tatum Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

📖 The Story Behind Tatum

According to SSA data, Tatum achieved its highest historical rank of #195 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,841 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 267.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Tatum scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +267.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,841 Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 76
1980s: 70
1990s: 191
2000s: 853
2010s: 4,461
2020s: 7,574

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ta-tum
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Utah
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South
States with Core Active Data 48 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Utah #222 298 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #168 93 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #235 287 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #252 94 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #243 305 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #164 449 2024 +140.0% Growth
Kentucky #104 348 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #111 360 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #342 240 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #89 58 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #133 519 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #173 189 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #113 376 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #123 394 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #204 220 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #104 56 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #281 264 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #192 455 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #136 202 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #287 1,197 2025 +200.0% Growth
Nebraska #164 113 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #188 52 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #140 279 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #321 159 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #211 498 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #162 202 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #200 245 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #199 244 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #144 37 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #178 271 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #280 108 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #201 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #150 544 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #146 62 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #199 151 2024 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #108 91 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #193 346 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #172 208 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #168 24 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #428 758 2024 +105.4% Growth
Illinois #247 348 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 14 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 25 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #178 63 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #234 272 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #343 282 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #407 80 2024 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #200 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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