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Taitum

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY-tum /ˈteɪ.təm/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Tatum, from the English place and surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' — Tate being an Old English personal name linked to 'cheerful'. The base name is documented; the Tai- spelling is recent.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of a familiar name: Taitum is Tatum, 'Tate's homestead' (said 'TAY-tum'). Modern spelling, old root.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Tatum, from the English place and surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' — Tate being an Old English personal name linked to 'cheerful'. The base name is documented; the Tai- spelling is recent.
U.S. rank (2023)#10667 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120062023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taitum is a modern spelling of Tatum, which began as an English place and family name meaning 'Tate's homestead'. The personal name Tate behind it is Old English and often read as 'cheerful'. Tatum has become a popular unisex first name in recent decades, and Taitum is one of its newer spellings — we say that plainly (said 'TAY-tum').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, unisex, and current.

Did you know? Taitum respells Tatum, an English surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' — Tate itself an Old English name tied to cheerfulness. The root is genuine; the spelling is new (said 'TAY-tum').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Taitum — respelling of Tatum, English 'Tate's homestead'

Variations

TatumTaytumTatem

Nicknames

TateTay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taitum mean?

Taitum is a respelling of Tatum, an English surname meaning 'Tate's homestead'; Tate is an Old English name linked to 'cheerful'.

How do you pronounce Taitum?

It's said TAY-tum /ˈteɪ.təm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taitum a boy or girl name?

Taitum is used here as a boy's name; Tatum is common for both.

How popular is Taitum?

Taitum is an extremely rare spelling for boys in the U.S., while Tatum is far more familiar.

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