Taytum
Taytum is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tate's homestead or cheerful farmstead.
Origin and history
Taytum is a modern variant spelling of the English habitational surname Tatum, which derives from Old English roots meaning Tate's homestead. While traditionally a surname, it has gained usage as a given name in the United States in recent decades for both boys and girls. It offers a contemporary, rhythmic sound with classic Anglo-Saxon origins.
Popularity in the United States
621 babies in the United States have been named Taytum since 1880. It ranks #4055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1619.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.7 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- KY (10.2 %)
- MO (10.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 267 |
| 2020-2029 | 308 |
Fun facts
- Taytum derives from an Old English surname that originally denoted a person hailing from a specific settlement or homestead.
- The spelling Taytum is a contemporary adaptation of the classic surname Tatum.