Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Tatum.
National Rank (2025)
#189
All-Time Peak Rank
#189 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
28,649
Unisex Distribution31.6% Boy / 68.4% GirlBalance: 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 #189 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,661 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 112.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 53 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
+112.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,661Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
53Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:5
1970s:564
1980s:723
1990s:2,857
2000s:8,262
2010s:8,560
2020s:7,678
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesTa-tum
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with T, a letter used by only 6.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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