An estimated 28,244 living Americans are named Tatum.
How rare is Tatum?
Tatum is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,661 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Tatum?
The median age of a living American named Tatum is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 22 years old.
Is Tatum still popular?
Yes — Tatum is currently rising in popularity, with 1,661 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Tatum most common?
Tatum has its strongest geographic signal in Arizona, where it appears 6.9× more often than the national baseline.
1966Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
1,661
All-time
28,649
Diaspora map
Tatum broke out in Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, and Oklahoma (1998) and became over-represented in 32 states over 25 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, and Oklahoma, 1998 · over-represented in 32 states over 25 years
