Tatum is a name of American origin, derived from the Native American Lenape tribe's word "tahitim," which means "good friend" or "one who comes in peace." The name was first popularized by American actor Charlie Tatum, who was born in the late 19th century. However, it was not until recent years that the name gained significant popularity due to its use by celebrities such as actress Tatum O'Neal and actress/singer Miley Cyrus, who named her daughter Tatum "Tate" Cyrus. Today, Tatum is considered a unique yet accessible girls' name in English-speaking countries around the world.
The name Taetum has seen varying popularity over the years, with peaks in births occurring most recently in 2022 and 2023, following a decline after 2015. Overall, there have been 130 births since the year 2000.