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 given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Taetum in the United States from 2000 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 130 babies named Taetum born in the US.
The year with the highest number of Taetum births was 2011 and 2013, with 10 babies each. The years 2004 and 2015 also saw a relatively high number of Taetum births, with 9 babies each. Conversely, there were only 5 births in both 2000 and 2014.
It is interesting to note that the number of Taetum births has fluctuated over time but has remained relatively consistent overall. The most recent data available shows that there were 8 births in 2022 and 6 births in 2023, indicating that the name Taetum continues to be chosen for newborns in the United States.
Overall, these statistics provide insight into the popularity of the name Taetum over time and demonstrate how naming trends can evolve and change within a given population.