Statham is of Old English origin, derived from 'stocc' meaning 'stick' and 'ham' referring to a settlement or homestead. It was historically used as both a given name and a surname in England. The name Statham was particularly prominent in the West Riding of Yorkshire during the Middle Ages.
The name Statham had a notable spike in popularity with 10 births in 2013, but otherwise has remained relatively stable over the years, with most years seeing between 5 to 7 births. There are no recorded births for the year 2017 or 2019.