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How Many People Are Named Tatum?
Estimated people named Tatum living in the U.S. today
37,901
Gender distribution
30% male · 70% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 38,455
- Peak year: 2024 (3,330 births)
- Estimated living today: 37,901
Tatum by age group — who carries the name today?
Tatum popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Tatum
Tatum has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 38,455 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 37,901 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,018 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Tatums you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Tatum in the US?
An estimated 37,901 people named Tatum are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Tatum rare — about 1 in 9,018 Americans.
Is Tatum a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Tatum is 30% male and 70% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Tatum most popular?
Tatum peaked in 2024, when 3,330 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Tatum?
Tatum ranks #1,076 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).