Taytum
Taytum is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tate's homestead or cheerful homestead.
Origin and history
Taytum is a modern spelling variant of the English surname Tatum, which originates from an Old English place name meaning 'Tate's homestead'. It has risen steadily in popularity in the United States as a contemporary given name for girls in recent years. Its modern phonetic spelling gives it a fresh, trendy appeal while maintaining traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,997 babies in the United States have been named Taytum since 1880. It ranks #2793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #780.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- UT (5.4 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 601 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,245 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,046 |
Nicknames
Tay, Tate
Fun facts
- Taytum developed from the English surname Tatum, originally referring to someone from Tatham in Lancashire, England.
- The majority of published U.S. births for female infants named Taytum have occurred since 2020.